News Topic:State Administrative Council
J&K
J-K’s Administrative Council approves amendments for OBC reservation in Panchayati Raj Act
The Administrative Council approved carrying out amendments in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to incorporate the definition of OBCs in the Act.
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Business & Economy
AC grants amnesty to settle pre-GST tax arrears
The Administrative Council (AC) approved a proposal of the Finance Department for granting amnesty for the settlement of Tax arrears about pre-GST regime.
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J&K
J-K establishes ‘Department of Public Grievances’ for enhanced citizen-centric governance
The Administrative Council under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave approval to the establishment of the “Department of Public Grievances”.
J&K
LG admin approves five marlas land to ‘landless poor’
In a landmark decision, the Government of Jammu Kashmir has approved a proposal for the allotment of five marlas of land each to landless PMAY(G) beneficiaries.
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J&K
AC gives nod for amendment of Pharmacy Act
The Administrative Council (AC) gave its assent for amendment in Section 32-C of Pharmacy Act, 1948 (Central Act) - Introduction of Draft Bill.
Kashmir
AC approves land transfer for different public purposes
The Administrative Council (AC) approved the proposals of different departments for the transfer of land for various public purposes.
J&K
Administrative Council winds up J&K Social Welfare Board
The Administrative Council (AC) accorded its approval for winding up the Jammu and Kashmir Social Welfare Board.
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J&K
New public distribution system order approved in J-K
The Administrative Council (AC) approved ‘The Jammu and Kashmir Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2022’.
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