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  • Dec 21, 2023
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JHARKHAND ASSEMBLY’S BILL

Why in the News/ Issue :

  • The Jharkhand Assembly passed the ‘Khatiyan’ Bill on Wednesday without amendments.
  • Originally passed on November 22, 2022 the bill was sent back by the Governor for reconsideration and Attorney General’s suggestions.
  • Jharkhand’s Chief Minister advocates reapproving the original bill without changes, rejecting the Attorney General’s advice.

About the Bill:

  • The Bill is based on the State’s domicile policy on land records from 1932.
  • Includes provisions for reserving grade 3 and grade 4 government jobs for locals.
  • A provision in the Bill aims to include it in the Ninth Schedule, providing protection against judicial review.

Legal Aspects: The CM argues the Supreme Court’s order in Satyajit

Kumar vs. State of Jharkhand, on the Governor’s role doesn’t apply to the current Bill.

Satyajit Kumar vs. State of Jharkhand

The Supreme Court, in the case of Satyajit Kumar vs State of Jharkhand, ruled that 100% reservation given by states in scheduled areas as unconstitutional.