President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir revoked following bifurcation of state into two Union Territories
5 years, 2 months ago

President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir revoked following bifurcation of state into two Union Territories

Firstpost  

The President’s rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was on Thursday revoked following bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. In the second notification, Kovind said Article 356 of the Constitution, under which President’s rule was imposed in a state, was not applicable to the UTs and the provision in case of failure of the constitutional machinery with regard to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, which has a legislature, was governed by section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, read with articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution, and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I hereby proclaim that I – assume to myself as President of India all functions of the Government of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and all powers vested in or exercisable by the LG of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir; declare that the powers of the legislature or legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament,” the notification issued by the president said. “In exercise of the functions and powers assumed to myself by virtue of clause of this Proclamation, it shall be lawful for me as President of India to act to such extent as I think fit through the LG for administering the UT of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the JK Reorganisation Act, 2019,” the notification said.

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‘People have found their voice’: Omar Abdullah on passage of Article 370 resolution
2 months ago

‘People have found their voice’: Omar Abdullah on passage of Article 370 resolution

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said people of the Union Territory have ‘found their voice’ after the passage of the resolution on Article 370, a legislation that gave special status to the former state and was scrapped in August 2019. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during the J&K Assembly session, in Srinagar, …

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370
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2 months ago

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370

Deccan Chronicle  

The resolution passed by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday seeking special status for the Union territory and the one moved in the house on Thursday calling for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution reflect political expediency and oneupmanship by the parties and does not exactly contribute to the genuine demand for the restoration of …

Jammu and Kashmir legislature passes resolution asking India to restore its special status
2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir legislature passes resolution asking India to restore its special status

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jammu and Kashmir’s regional legislature …

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains
2 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has received assurances from New Delhi that the commitments made to the state regarding the governance model will change. He believes that loopholes in the hybrid system of governance can be exploited, and he is confident that statehood will be restored soon.

A new chapter begins in J&K
3 months ago

A new chapter begins in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The National Conference-Congress alliance has won a decisive mandate in the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and after the bifurcation of the state into the Union territories of J&K and Ladakh. -- {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} To start with, this was one of the most keenly watched, peaceful, and intensely competitive assembly …

More Power to J&K Lieutenant Governor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

More Power to J&K Lieutenant Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Srinagar:The Centre has significantly strengthened the authority of the lieutenant-governor in Jammu and Kashmir, empowering him to make decisions on crucial matters such as police and all-India services officers and granting sanctions for prosecution in various cases. Additionally, matters related to prisons, the directorate of prosecution and the forensic science laboratory will be handled directly by the L-G. "No …

MHA amends rules of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, boosts LG's powers
5 months, 4 weeks ago

MHA amends rules of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, boosts LG's powers

India TV News  

In a major step, the Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the rules of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act to give more power to the Lieutenant Governor. As per the inserted sub-rule, "No proposal which requires previous concurrence of the Finance Department with regard to ‘Police’, 'Public Order’, ‘All India Service’ and ‘Anti Corruption Bureau’ to exercise the discretion of …

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?

Deccan Chronicle  

The latest placebo on Jammu and Kashmir is a feel-good video from there showing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar playing gully cricket in Gulmarg during his travels in the Uri sector. One would assume that the border state which has been in turmoil due to terrorist acts The Election Commission is under orders of the Supreme Court of India to conduct …

India’s Modi visits Kashmir: How has the region changed since 2019?
10 months ago

India’s Modi visits Kashmir: How has the region changed since 2019?

Al Jazeera  

Here’s a look at Narendra Modi’s government policies and how they have affected Kashmir since the region’s semi-autonomous status was taken away. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made his first visit to Kashmir since his government’s controversial 2019 decision to scrap the region’s special semi-autonomous status. Here’s a look at key changes brought to Kashmir by Modi’s government …

The Jammu and Kashmir verdict: It's time for India to look ahead
1 year ago

The Jammu and Kashmir verdict: It's time for India to look ahead

Live Mint  

The judgement by a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court validating the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution is welcome, as is the response of leaders from Jammu and Kashmir that highlights their determination to build a better future, rather than squabble over the past, even if they did not agree with the 2019 decision of India’s government to …

Parliament passes J-K reservation and reorganisation amendment bills: Know all about them
1 year ago

Parliament passes J-K reservation and reorganisation amendment bills: Know all about them

India TV News  

Parliament Winter Session: Amid the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 unanimously with a voice vote. Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 aimed at providing "rights to those who faced injustice" and were …

Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is constitutionally valid, says SC | Full text
1 year ago

Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is constitutionally valid, says SC | Full text

India TV News  

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Monday upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Writing the judgement for himself and Justices Gavai and Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said Article 370 of the Constitution was …

Altering status quo: The Hindu Editorial on Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood
1 year, 4 months ago

Altering status quo: The Hindu Editorial on Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood

The Hindu  

The Centre’s stand that it is unable to commit itself to a timeline for restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is quite disappointing. Four years after the State’s status was downgraded to that of a Union Territory, all that the Union government can say about it now is that the status as a Union Territory is temporary and that …

Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Centre on Thursday conveyed to the Supreme Court its inability to commit to an exact time period within which the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir would be restored to full Statehood. Chandrachud, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that the Union Territory status of Jammu and Kashmir was only a “temporary phenomenon”. Mr. Mehta had on Tuesday …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 13
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 13

The Hindu  

The Union Government on Thursday apprised the Supreme Court that it cannot give an exact timeline for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood but it is ready to conduct elections. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the inability to give an exact timeframe for the conduct of elections is due to the repeated law and order disturbances in the …

J&K Not UT Permanently: Centre Tells SC
1 year, 4 months ago

J&K Not UT Permanently: Centre Tells SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the Union Territory status for Jammu and Kashmir was not permanent, and it would make an elaborate statement on the issue on August 31. He read out from the statement Union home minister Amit Shah had made while tabling the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill in 2019 saying J&K's …

When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government
1 year, 4 months ago

When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday gave the Centre leeway to claim it had converted Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory for a “stipulated period” in order to protect national security, but pushed the government to commit to a time frame by which it would be restored to a full-fledged State. You can say the creation of …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 12
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 12

The Hindu  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta apprised the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the Union government will restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir however Ladakh will continue to remain a Union Territory. But without putting you in a bind, you and the Attorney General may seek instructions on the highest level - is there a time frame in view?’, CJI Chandrachud …

On J&K statehood question, statement on Thursday, Centre tells Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

On J&K statehood question, statement on Thursday, Centre tells Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a timeframe from the Centre to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, currently bifurcated into two Union Territories, and a roadmap for this progression. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is hearing a batch of petitions challenging the scrapping of Article 370, which granted special powers to the erstwhile …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 6
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 6

The Hindu  

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan on August 16 apprised the Supreme Court that the internal sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir was not revoked with the signing of the Instrument of Accession in 1947. Notably, senior advocate Dushyant Dave submitted before the Constitution Bench that Article 370 of the Constitution is a ‘temporary provision’ not due to the efflux of time but …

Article 370 abrogation anniversary | Amarnath Yatra from Jammu base camp to remain suspended
1 year, 5 months ago

Article 370 abrogation anniversary | Amarnath Yatra from Jammu base camp to remain suspended

The Hindu  

The Amarnath Yatra will remain suspended from the Jammu base camp on Saturday, August 5, 2023 with sources saying it is a precautionary measure in view of the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. "The Amarnath Yatra will remain suspended tomorrow," Jammu Deputy Commissioner Avny Lavasa told PTI. Sources said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure …

While Upholding J&K Delimitation, Supreme Court Rejects Comparisons With Telangana/AP & North Eastern States
1 year, 10 months ago

While Upholding J&K Delimitation, Supreme Court Rejects Comparisons With Telangana/AP & North Eastern States

Live Law  

On 06.03.2020, a Delimitation Commission was appointed by the Central Government to carry out a delimitation exercise in the Union Territory of J&K along with the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. In any event, the said opinion as well as the answer given by the Hon’ble Minister have no bearing on the interpretation of the J&K Reorganisation …

SC to hear pleas against abrogation of Article 370 after Dasara vacation
2 years, 3 months ago

SC to hear pleas against abrogation of Article 370 after Dasara vacation

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The long-waited hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, that conferred a special status to J&K, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 will take place after the week-long Dussehra break of the Supreme Court. Earlier, on April 26, 2022, then Chief Justice N.V. Ramana had said the petitions …

2019: Special status of Jammu and Kashmir revoked
2 years, 4 months ago

2019: Special status of Jammu and Kashmir revoked

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 06:00 IST Before the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated by a vote in Parliament on August 5, 2019, the Kashmir Valley saw a massive build-up of troops, and the administration asked non-locals, including Amarnath pilgrims, tourists, and students, to leave. The Centre’s move, for long a project of the BJP and the …

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to miss presidential polls for second time in history
2 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to miss presidential polls for second time in history

The Hindu  

As India elects its next President on July 18, the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will not be a part of the exercise for the second time in the history of the election to the top constitutional post. “The elected members of a dissolved Legislative Assembly of a State are no longer members of the …

President election: J&K Assembly to miss polls for 2nd time in history
2 years, 6 months ago

President election: J&K Assembly to miss polls for 2nd time in history

India TV News  

Highlights ammu and Kashmir will not be a part of presidential polls for the second time in the history Assemblies of Assam, Nagaland, J-K too could not participate in elections on account of dissolution In 1992, J-K had gone unrepresented in as election could not take place in '91 due to insurgency As India elects its next president on July …

Delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir: Divide to rule?
2 years, 7 months ago

Delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir: Divide to rule?

The Hindu  

T he Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission’s report, which recommended the creation of six additional Assembly segments for Jammu and only one for Kashmir, threatens to deepen the long-standing fault lines between New Delhi and mainstream political players in the erstwhile Himalayan State. Since the inception of the Delimitation Commission in March 2020, there have been deep-rooted apprehensions among Kashmir’s …

Delimitation Commission signs final order for Jammu and Kashmir
2 years, 8 months ago

Delimitation Commission signs final order for Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

On Independence Day in 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said elections would be held in Jammu and Kashmir after the delimitation process in the Union Territory was over Srinagar: Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir has signed the final order for restructuring of assembly seats in the Union Territory. The bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into union territories namely …

Time to ring in the polls in Jammu and Kashmir
2 years, 8 months ago

Time to ring in the polls in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

It’s what Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not say during his visit to Palli village in Jammu this week that was more important than what he did in a nearly 40-minute-long address to the public gathering. But the constitutional change effected in August 2019 was very much on his mind, as he used Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir and “ghati” in …

J&K Polls After Delimitation Exercise, Statehood To Be Restored Post Elections: Amit Shah
2 years, 9 months ago

J&K Polls After Delimitation Exercise, Statehood To Be Restored Post Elections: Amit Shah

ABP News  

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held immediately after the delimitation exercise and after consultation with political parties. While responding to concerns raised by the members on Kashmir during the discussion on the Delhi Municipal Corporation Bill, Shah in the Lok Sabha said, “We have no interest in …

Drawing a line: The Hindu Editorial on J&K delimitation exercise
3 years ago

Drawing a line: The Hindu Editorial on J&K delimitation exercise

The Hindu  

The proposed remapping of Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory by the J&K Delimitation Commission has got the entire spectrum of regional parties in the Kashmir Valley up in arms. Such considerations may have been applied in earlier instances too, but what makes the present situation unique is the shift of political power from the Muslim region to the Hindu …

"People Of The Region Have Been Left At The Mercy Of Administration": Ladakh Residents Move Supreme Court Challenging Abrogation of Article 370
3 years, 4 months ago

"People Of The Region Have Been Left At The Mercy Of Administration": Ladakh Residents Move Supreme Court Challenging Abrogation of Article 370

Live Law  

Two politicians and a journalist from Ladakh have filed an impleadment application before the Supreme Court in the matter pertaining to the constitutional validity of Jammu and Kashmir Act of 2019.The applicants have sought an impleadment in the plea filed by Lok Sabha MP Mohammad Akbar Lone and Justice Hasnain Masoodi.The three applicants Qamar Ali Akhoon, Asgar. Two politicians and …

2 years of abrogation of Article 370: 5 big changes in Jammu and Kashmir
3 years, 5 months ago

2 years of abrogation of Article 370: 5 big changes in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

August 5 is the day when Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019. While political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have vowed to continue their struggle for restoration of statehood, here is a look at big changes which have taken place in these two years: People from outside J&K can …

New Nomenclature for Jammu and Kashmir High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

New Nomenclature for Jammu and Kashmir High Court

News 18  

The "long-winding and cumbersome" nomenclature 'Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh' has been changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh', according to an order notified on Friday. The order pointed out that the Act declared that the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir will be the "Common High Court for …

Common High Court of J-K, Ladakh changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh'
3 years, 5 months ago

Common High Court of J-K, Ladakh changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh'

India TV News  

A notification has been issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice informing that the 'long-winding and cumbersome' nomenclature 'Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh' have been changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh'. Considered views on the proposal were sought from the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu …

Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Passed By Parliament
3 years, 10 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Passed By Parliament

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Saturday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2021, by a voice vote. It seeks to merge the existing cadre for India Services Officers of J&K with those of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territory cadre. Consequently, all future allocations of All India Services Officers for the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh shall …

Jammu & Kashmir will get statehood at right time, says Amit Shah as Lok Sabha passes J&K Reorganisation Bill 2021
3 years, 10 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir will get statehood at right time, says Amit Shah as Lok Sabha passes J&K Reorganisation Bill 2021

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha on Saturday and assured the House that Jammu and Kashmir would get back its “statehood at an appropriate time”. Amit Shah was speaking on the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, when he said that many MPs have raised doubts over Jammu and Kashmir getting back its statehood. …

Never heard Vajpayee talk about bifurcation of J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha
3 years, 11 months ago

Never heard Vajpayee talk about bifurcation of J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha

India Today  

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday asked the government to restore statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and hold Assembly elections. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Azad said no development was taking place in J&K while tourism and education had been hit hard following the revocation of special status under Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two …

Jammu and Kashmir sees a 63.93% fall in terror incidents in 2020
3 years, 11 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir sees a 63.93% fall in terror incidents in 2020

Op India  

In what could be seen as a major accomplishment of the Modi government, the number of terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir in the year 2020 decreased by 63.93 per cent as compared to the corresponding period in 2019, the Home Ministry revealed while giving a brief about the Central government’s annual achievements. Orders relating to adaptation of 44 Central …

CPI(M) Leader Tarigami Moves Supreme Court Challenging MHA Order Allowing Outsiders To Buy Land In Jammu & Kashmir
4 years, 1 month ago

CPI(M) Leader Tarigami Moves Supreme Court Challenging MHA Order Allowing Outsiders To Buy Land In Jammu & Kashmir

Live Law  

Veteran CPI leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami has moved the Supreme Court challenging the recent order of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs which allows people from across the country to buy land in the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, including agricultural land. Union Territory of Jammu andKashmir Reorganisation Fifth Order, 2020, on 26thOctober in pursuance of powers under Section 96 …

Centre Removes Prohibition On Transfer Of Land In Jammu & Kashmir To People Outside State [Read Notification]
4 years, 2 months ago

Centre Removes Prohibition On Transfer Of Land In Jammu & Kashmir To People Outside State [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Central Government on Tuesday notified the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Fifth Order, 2020, making it possible for people outside Jammu and Kashmir to buy land in the State.The Jammu and Kashmir Alienation Of Land Act 1995 which prohibited transfer of land in favour of any person who is not a State Subject now stands repealed as a whole.Section 4 …

Centre Notifies Implementation of 11 Central Laws in J&K, Changes Made in 10 State Acts
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre Notifies Implementation of 11 Central Laws in J&K, Changes Made in 10 State Acts

News 18  

The Centre has notified two orders specifying that 11 central laws will immediately come into effect in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir while nomenclature of 10 state laws will be changed in view of the change of status of the erstwhile state. The erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two union territories – Jammu and …

Centre's new Kashmir: What has changed after a year of abrogation of Article 370
4 years, 5 months ago

Centre's new Kashmir: What has changed after a year of abrogation of Article 370

India Today  

It has been a year since the Central government stripped the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and revoked Article 370. Less than a year after being appointed the first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu submitted his resignation on Wednesday. It was later announced that the new LG of J&K would be …

Jammu and Kashmir L-G GC Murmu resigns; likely to get fresh Central posting, say officials
4 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir L-G GC Murmu resigns; likely to get fresh Central posting, say officials

Firstpost  

Murmu had on 29 October last year taken over as the first L-G of the Union Territory after the state of Jammu and Kashmir was sliced into two UTs New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor GC Murmu abruptly resigned on Wednesday, officials said. His resignation came on the day the Union Territory marked the first anniversary of the abrogation …

Kashmiri Pandit body demands restoration of Article 370
4 years, 5 months ago

Kashmiri Pandit body demands restoration of Article 370

India Today  

An organisation of migrant Kashmiri Pandits has asked the government of India to restore the statehood and special status for Jammu and Kashmir. The organisation called Reconciliation, Relief and Rehabilitation has demanded that Article 370 be reinstated in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the completion of a year of its abrogation by the government of India on August 5. The …

UT gets its own 'Ladakh Police' force, gets new symbols and insignia
4 years, 7 months ago

UT gets its own 'Ladakh Police' force, gets new symbols and insignia

Op India  

In a significant development, the police administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh will no longer be referred to as ‘Jammu and Kashmir Police’ as the newly formed UT has been assigned its own police force insignias and nomenclature. According to the reports, the earlier usage nomenclature and insignias of ‘Jammu and Kashmir’ police, will henceforth be discarded in Ladakh. …

In post-Article 370 era, govt lays down new domicile rule in J&K
4 years, 9 months ago

In post-Article 370 era, govt lays down new domicile rule in J&K

Live Mint  

The Centre has spelt out the rules of domicile in the Jammu and Kashmir region, opening avenues of employment to non-Kashmiris as well. The release of former chief ministers Farooq and Omar Abdullah signified an easing of political tension in the region and the Centre’s move to highlight domicile rules marks a significant administrative change. Domiciles have been now been …

Centre Notifies Act Providing Domicile Reservation For Govt Jobs Up To Level 4 In Jammu & Kashmir [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

Centre Notifies Act Providing Domicile Reservation For Govt Jobs Up To Level 4 In Jammu & Kashmir [Read Order]

Live Law  

In the midst of the nationwide lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Home Affairs has promulgated the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Order, 2020, which comes into force with immediate effect. Under the newly inserted Section 3A of the Civil Services Act which is regarding domicile for purposes of appointment to any service in Union Territory …

Only J&K will use 2011 Census for delimitation
4 years, 10 months ago

Only J&K will use 2011 Census for delimitation

The Hindu  

The newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be the only one in the country to undergo a delimitation exercise based on the population figures recorded in the 2011 census. As per a government answer in Lok Sabha last year there are 37,33,111 voters in Jammu division, 40,10,971 voters in Kashmir division and 1,79,147 voters in Ladakh division …

Union Cabinet approves adaptation of 37 central laws including Indian Penal Code, CrPC, Census Act in Jammu and Kashmir
4 years, 10 months ago

Union Cabinet approves adaptation of 37 central laws including Indian Penal Code, CrPC, Census Act in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Representation Of People Act, 1950, Census Act 1948 and Prevention Of Corruption Act, 1988, are among the laws which will be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir following Union Cabinet’s decision to approve adaptation of central laws under concurrent list to the Union Territory. New Delhi: The …

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