The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially amended the rules governing the transaction of business for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as per the information received by The Daily Guardian (TDG).
The revised regulations stipulate that all proposals related to the grant or denial of prosecution sanctions and appeals must be presented to the Lieutenant Governor through the Chief Secretary by the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.
Additionally, the amendments clarify that proposals concerning the transfer of administrative secretaries and All India Service (AIS) officers will also be directed to the Lieutenant Governor via the administrative secretary of the General Administration Department.
These modifications are enacted under the authority of Section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. They include the introduction of new sub-rules aimed at ensuring that any proposal requiring prior approval from the Finance Department—particularly in areas concerning police, public order, and anti-corruption—must first be reviewed by the Lieutenant Governor.
Further changes involve the appointment process for the Advocate-General and other legal officers, which will now require the approval of the Lieutenant Governor, with oversight from both the Chief Secretary and Chief Minister.
The new rules, which take effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette, reflect a structured approach to governance in the Union Territory, emphasizing accountability and procedural clarity in administrative matters.