The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to soon release the Business Rules for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), outlining the roles and powers of the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Administrative Secretaries, and other key officials.
According to reports, these rules have been drafted by the Union Territory (UT) Government in consultation with stakeholders and forwarded to the MHA for approval. The need for Business Rules arose after J&K transitioned from a state to a Union Territory, following over six years of Central rule.
The powers of the Lieutenant Governor, which include authority over the Home Department and All India Services (AIS), have already been clearly defined under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. While the Act has delineated many responsibilities, the formal Business Rules will provide further clarity in key areas.
The General Administration Department (GAD) of the UT Government conducted extensive consultations to frame these rules before.
