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New Rules for Administration of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Why is it in news?
- The Union Home Ministry notified new rules for administration in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) that specify the functions of the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) and the Council of Ministers.
Details:
- Police, public order, All India Services and anti-corruption will fall under the executive functions of the L-G.
- The Chief Minister or the Council of Ministers will have no say in their functioning.
- Difference of opinion: In case of difference of opinion between the L-G and a Minister, when no agreement could be reached even after a month, the decision of the Lieutenant Governor shall be deemed to have been accepted by the Council of Ministers.
- 39 departments: Under the rules, there will be 39 departments in the UT, such as school education, agriculture, higher education, horticulture, election, general administration, home, mining, power, Public Works Department, tribal affairs and transport.