Private Members’ Bills on Liquor Ban, Land Laws to Heat Up Jammu Kashmir Assembly | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The second phase of the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will commence on Friday, with the Union Territory’s annual budget for 2026-27, amounting to Rsv1.13 lakh crore, slated for passage on the opening day.

The budget, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 6, has already been debated in the House, with discussions on demands for grants for various departments completed.

Official sources said the Appropriation Bills will now be tabled for approval, and Chief Minister is expected to deliver a brief concluding reply.

The session will comprise seven sittings. According to the schedule, March 28 and April 4 have been earmarked for government business, while March 30 and April 1 will be dedicated to Private Members’ Bills, and March 31 and April 2 for Private Members’ Resolutions.

Legislators are expected to raise issues including restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, security concerns of political leaders, and the establishment of National Law Universities in both the Jammu and Kashmir regions.

The session is likely to witness debates on private members’ bills related to banning sale of liquor and tobacco, creation of new administrative divisions, land-related issues, and regularisation of daily wagers.

On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has given approval for the introduction of a private member bill moved by PDP legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, proposing a structured framework for reorganisation of administrative units in JK.

The Budget Session is scheduled to conclude on April 4, unless extended in view of any urgent legislative business. (KNS)