THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR REORGANISATION BILL, 2019

What does this law do?

This law reorganizes the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. It changes the administrative structure and representation in Parliament and state legislatures.

Who it affects

The law affects the people living in the former state of Jammu and Kashmir, now divided into two union territories. It also affects the government bodies and institutions related to these territories.

Key provisions

• The existing State of Jammu and Kashmir is divided into two union territories: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
• The Governor of the existing state becomes the Lieutenant Governor for both union territories.
• The Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have 107 seats, with 24 seats reserved for areas under Pakistani occupation.
• Seats in the House of the People (Lok Sabha) are allocated: 5 for Jammu and Kashmir, 1 for Ladakh.
• The law amends the Constitution to include the new union territories in the First Schedule.
• The law amends the Representation of the People Act to adjust seat allocations and delimitation.

Points worth noting

• This is a constitutional amendment bill that reorganizes the state into union territories.
• It repeals the previous status of Jammu and Kashmir as a state with special provisions.
• The law creates new administrative structures for the two union territories.