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  • Dec 07, 2023
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J&K ASSEMBLY BILLS: RESHAPING REPRESENTATION AND QUOTAS

Changes after Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization act 2019

Source: JKalerts.com
Source: Indian Law Watch

 J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023

  • The Lok Sabha has approved the J&K Reorganisation Bill, elevating the J&K Assembly’s seats from 107 to 114.
  • Notably, this marks the first-time reservation of nine seats for Scheduled Tribes.
  • Empowers the Lieutenant-Governor to nominate three members in the Assembly.
  • Includes two from the Kashmiri migrant community, one being a woman, and a representative from PoK who sought refuge in India post-wars.

J&K Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023

  • Classification Update: The Bill proposes changing the term “weak and underprivileged classes (social castes)” to “Other Backward Classes” in the J&K Reservation Act, 2004.
  • Backward Classes Inclusion: Pertains to reservations in professional institutions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
  • Legal Status Clarification: Government stated that the Supreme Court hasn’t stayed the Act’s implementation; hence, there is “status quo.”