On Feb 08, 2021, Rajya Sabha passed Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 via voice vote. Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said that the bill seeks to replace the ordinance to merge the state of Jammu and Kashmir cadre of civil services officer with the cadre of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory cadre.
Around 170 new central laws are being implemented in Jammu an Kashmir and the bills will increase the strength of officers in the UTs of J&K and Leh.
He also mentioned that the Constitution of India is now fully applicable in Jammu and Kashmir and that the bill will allow the availability of officers in Jammu and Kashmir who have experience of running union territory administration.
#RajyaSabha passes the #JammuAndKashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by voice vote.
The Bill seeks to merge J&K cadre of IAS, IPS officers with #Arunachal, #Goa, #Mizoram, and other Union Territories. Read its Object👇 pic.twitter.com/RHA8iAktMM
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