Analysts reject Indian unconstitutional move to pass Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill
February 09, 2021
Dr. A.Z Hilali (Expert on International Relations): The Modi-led Administration in India is committing political blunders and posing serious threats to regional peace and stability. The changes in the administrative structure of IIOJ&K would further escalate tension in the region. Giving more authorities to military rule is tantamount to subjecting atrocities on the innocent people of Kashmir. There are sane voices in India, which are taking a jibe at Modi s hegemonic policies. The newly-elected US Administration has delivered a clear message that it is concerned about the massive human rights violations being committed by Indian troops in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The nefarious designs of New Delhi stand badly exposed before the international front. The issue of Kashmir cannot be resolved against the will of people of Kashmir. Pakistan has highlighted th
ACB website doesn’t have details of DVOs
Mohinder Verma
JAMMU, Jan 24: The Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has yet not started acting on the explicit guidelines/rules of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) regarding strengthening of internal vigilance in the Departments and Corporations. Moreover, neither the vital information about the Departmental Vigilance Officers (DVOs) is available in the public domain nor any proper format devised to review their performance despite the fact that they are considered as extended hands of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in fight against the menace of corruption.
Official sources told EXCELSIOR that following repeal of Jammu and Kashmir State Vigilance Commission Act, 2011 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs vide Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of State Laws) Order dated March 31, 2020 it became amply clear that Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau will function strictly as per the guidelines of the
Achieve specified core benchmarks expeditiously: CS to Admn Secys
J&K needs to act fast on power sector, business, ULB reforms
Mohinder Verma
JAMMU, Jan 19: In order to get 2% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) as additional borrowings from the Government of India as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, the Chief Secretary of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir BVR Subrahmanyam has directed the concerned Administrative Secretaries to achieve the specified core benchmarks as expeditiously as possible.
Official sources told EXCELSIOR that in the month of May last year the Union Government raised borrowing limits for the States and Union Territories for the current fiscal to 5% of the Gross State Domestic Product from 3% subject to their carrying out specific reforms.
MHA understands importance of mechanism not J&K Govt
Mohinder Verma
JAMMU, Jan 9: Despite the fact that Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions are prone to the corrupt practices especially when whopping funds are being provided by the Union Government, there is absolutely no focus on the appointment of Ombudsman for the both even after relaxation in the eligibility criteria by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Legislature of the then State of Jammu and Kashmir had enacted the Municipal Ombudsman Act in the year 2010 in order to establish the mechanism for the purpose of investigating charges of corruption or maladministration in the Urban Local Bodies. Similarly, J&K Ombudsman for Panchayats Act was enacted in the year 2014 with the same objective.
No step initiatedeven after amendments in Acts by MHA
Mohinder Verma
JAMMU, Dec 21: In a testimony of non-serious approach towards three highly revered religious places of Jammu region, the Government has failed to establish full-fledged Boards for better administration, management and governance of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi district and Shri Mata Sukrala Devi and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrines in Kathua district.
As per the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Act, 2008 and Shri Mata Sukrala Devi and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrine Act, 2013, the administration, management and governance of these shrines and shrine fund vest in the respective Boards. These Boards are supposed to provide all the facilities for the convenience of the pilgrims and undertake developmental activities concerning the shrines and in the adjoining areas.