Identify the clause of the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 that highlights the rights of the Ministers and Advocate General as respects the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

The correct answer is 22.

Key Points

• Clause 22 of the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 pertains to the rights of Ministers and Advocate General concerning the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• This clause ensures that Ministers and the Advocate General have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.
• However, they do not have the right to vote unless they are members of the Legislative Assembly.
• The clause is designed to provide a mechanism for the government to participate in legislative discussions and provide necessary inputs without necessarily being elected members.

Additional Information

• J&K Reorganisation Act 2019
  • This act was enacted to reorganize the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.
  • The act was passed by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019 and it came into effect on 31st October 2019.
  • The act also led to the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has a term of five years, unlike the state legislature, which had a term of six years.
• Union Territories
  • Union Territories (UTs) are regions governed directly by the Central Government of India.
  • Unlike states, which have their own governments, UTs are administered by a Lieutenant Governor or an Administrator appointed by the President of India.
  • As of 2023, India has 8 Union Territories.
• Legislative Assembly
  • The Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature in India.
  • Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are directly elected by the people of the respective state or Union Territory.
  • The assembly is responsible for making laws on subjects within the state list and concurrent list.