Jammu Kashmir Assembly to Take Up Rent Authority Bill, MLA Pay Revision Report

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is set to take up major legislative business on Monday, including the introduction of the Jammu and Kashmir Rent Authority Bill, 2025, by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and the tabling of a report recommending revision in salaries and pensionary benefits for legislators.

According to the business list issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Secretariat, the House will convene on October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The day’s proceedings will begin with the Question Hour, followed by the announcement of the Panel of Chairmen by the Hon’ble Speaker.

The session will feature five Calling Attention Notices addressing pressing public issues across various constituencies. Mir Saifullah will raise the issue of non-availability of food grains in far-flung areas of Keran and Jumgand, while Nizam-ud-Din Bhat will seek government intervention to curb the spread of Hepatitis A and other waterborne diseases in Arin Block, Bandipora.

Hilal Akbar Lone will highlight losses suffered by fruit growers due to the recent National Highway blockade and delay in compensation. Qaysar Jamshaid Lone will draw attention to the acute shortage of potable water in Lolab Constituency, urging immediate action by the Jal Shakti Department. Ranbir Singh Pathania will question the Chief Minister, who holds the Housing and Urban Development portfolio, regarding illegal garbage dumping by Udhampur Municipality at Village Mand, causing pollution along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway.

The House will also witness the presentation of a report by Surjeet Singh Slathia, Chairman of the House Committee, recommending a revision in the salaries and allowances of MLAs and enhanced pensionary benefits for former legislators.

Later, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to introduce The Jammu and Kashmir Rent Authority Bill, 2025 (LA Bill No. 4 of 2025), aimed at establishing a Rent Authority to regulate tenancy, protect the interests of both landlords and tenants, and ensure speedy dispute resolution through a formal adjudicatory mechanism.