Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct? 1. The Un...
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have a Council of Ministers of not more than ten per cent of the total number of members in the Assembly. The Council will aide and advise the Lieutenant Governor on matters that the Assembly has powers to make laws. The Chief Minister will communicate all decisions of the Council to the Lieutenant Governor.
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Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct? 1. The Un...
Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. The act came into effect from 31st October 2019. The following statements are correct:
1. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be administered by the President, through an administrator appointed as the Lieutenant Governor:
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is administered by the President of India, through an administrator appointed as the Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the President of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
2. The Chief Minister will communicate all decisions of the Council to the Lieutenant Governor:
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, provides for a Legislative Assembly for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister, is responsible to the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister is required to communicate all decisions of the Council to the Lieutenant Governor.
Therefore, both statements are correct.