The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
INTRODUCED BY
Introduced by
G. Kishan Reddy
Minister of state of home
SYNOPSIS
The bill proposes to merge civil services officer of Jammu and Kashmir (J & K) cadre with Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, with an aim to increase the officers strength in the union territory.
HIGHLIGHTS
Salient Points ()
Merging Jammu & Kashmir (J & K) with AGMUT cadre
Merging of civil services officer of Jammu and Kashmir (J & K) cadre with Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre
Availability of experienced officers
This will enable the availability of experienced officers for running union territory administration.
BACKGROUND
Background Basics ()
Article 370 was abolished to the state of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019.
This made the constitution of India fully applicable on J& K.
There was shortage of officers to manage in the union territory of J & K.
KEY STATS
TIMELINES
Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha
Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
WHY (as per the govt.)
Salient Points ()
The bill will enable the availability of officers in J and K who have experience of running union territory administration.
This will also increase the strength of officers in the union territories of J & K and Leh.
There is a huge deficiency of officers in the region and merger of cadre will help J & K.
There is constant threat from Pakistan and China. So it is important to keep J & K under centre and not state government.
WHY NOT (as per opposition)
Salient Points ()
There is no need of merging J & K with AGMUT, when the present cadre is doing well.
Why is government still treating J & K as union territory and not giving its statehood back.
MEDIA SAYING
Media Saying ()
VIDEO
Videos ()
FAQs
Article 370 acknowledges the special status of the state of J and K in terms of autonomy and its ability to formulate laws for the state’s permanent residents.
In the 1954 Presidential order, the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution were made applicable to Kashmir with exceptions.
OPINION POLL
Citizen Poll
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Do you support J & K reorganization bill?
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