JK Assembly Panel to Review Land Law Rules

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s Committee on Subordinate Legislation has decided to review the rules framed under land laws in the Union Territory.

The chairman of the panel and MLA Pampore, Justice (Retired) Hasnain Masoodi, said the committee will scrutinise the rules to assess whether they are in conformity with the parent statutes. “If there are inconsistencies in them,” Masoodi said, “we will recommend necessary changes.”

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation examines rules framed under laws to ensure they are in line with the provisions of the parent legislation.

As per procedure, the committee holds meetings, examines the rules, and seeks clarifications from departments before finalising its observations.

Once finalised, the committee’s report, containing its observations and recommendations, is tabled in the Assembly.

It may be noted that Jammu and Kashmir’s land laws underwent major changes following the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019. As many as 12 laws related to land and allied matters were repealed, while 14 others were amended. (KNO)