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Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 – Detailed Section-Wise Notes

The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 consists of 103 Sections divided into 14 Parts, covering reorganization, administration, legislature, judiciary, finances, services, and legal adjustments. Below is a detailed breakdown of each Section for competitive exam preparation.

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Part I – Preliminary (Sections 1–2)

Focus: Short title and definitions

• Section 1: Short title – “Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019”

• Section 2: Definitions – “State”, “Union Territory”, “Government”, “Legislature”, etc.

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Part II – Reorganisation of the State (Sections 3–7)

Focus: Formation of UTs

• Section 3: Formation of two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

• Section 4: Boundaries of the UTs

• Section 5: Constitution and powers of the Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir

• Section 6: Application of Central laws

• Section 7: Repeal and savings provisions

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Part III – Representation in the Legislatures (Sections 8–12)

Focus: Parliament and Legislative Assembly representation

• Section 8: Representation of UTs in Lok Sabha

• Section 9: Representation in Rajya Sabha

• Section 10: Composition of J&K Legislative Assembly

• Section 11: Duration of Legislative Assembly

• Section 12: Provisions for transitional representation

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Part IV – Lieutenant Governor & Legislative Assembly of J&K (Sections 13–57)

Focus: Administration, Assembly composition, legislative powers

• Section 13: Appointment and powers of Lieutenant Governor (LG)

• Section 14: Executive authority of UT

• Section 15–21: Powers, functions, and rules of the Assembly

• Section 22–33: Procedure for meetings, bills, and ordinances

• Section 34–42: Powers to summon and prorogue Assembly

• Section 43–50: Special powers of LG in case of emergencies

• Section 51–57: Financial bills, appropriation, and budget procedures

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Part V – Delimitation of Constituencies (Sections 58–64)

Focus: Adjusting electoral constituencies

• Section 58: Constitution of Delimitation Commission

• Section 59: Functions of Delimitation Commission

• Section 60–62: Guidelines for delimitation based on population

• Section 63: Report submission to the Government

• Section 64: Implementation of delimitation

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Part VI – Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Sections 65–66)

Focus: Representation of SC/ST communities

• Section 65: Reservation of seats in Legislative Assembly

• Section 66: Adjustment and transitional arrangements

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Part VII – Representation of People (Sections 67–74)

Focus: Local governance & elections

• Section 67: Application of Representation of People Act

• Section 68: Election procedure for UTs

• Section 69–71: Returning officers, voting methods

• Section 72–74: Transitional provisions for ongoing elections

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Part VIII – High Court (Sections 75–78)

Focus: Common High Court for UTs

• Section 75: Establishment of common High Court at Srinagar/Jammu

• Section 76: Jurisdiction, powers, and appeals

• Section 77: Appointment of judges

• Section 78: Transfer of cases and judicial officers

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Part IX – Advocate General (Sections 79–80)

Focus: Legal advisor for J&K UT

• Section 79: Appointment of Advocate General

• Section 80: Powers, functions, and term

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Part X – Authorisation of Expenditure (Sections 81–83)

Focus: Financial procedures

• Section 81: Consolidated Fund of UTs

• Section 82: Appropriation of funds

• Section 83: Control and audit of expenditure

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Part XI – Apportionment of Assets and Liabilities (Sections 84–90)

Focus: Division of state property and debts

• Section 84–87: Apportionment of assets & liabilities between UTs

• Section 88–90: Transfer of funds, property, and financial obligations

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Part XII – Provisions as to Corporations (Sections 91–92)

Focus: State corporations and administrative adjustments

• Section 91: Adaptation of corporations under new UTs

• Section 92: Transfer of powers, properties, and contracts

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Part XIII – Provisions as to Services (Sections 93–102)

Focus: Personnel management and civil services

• Section 93–95: Transfer of employees to UTs

• Section 96–98: Service conditions, pay, and pensions

• Section 99–102: Disciplinary control and management of civil services

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Part XIV – Legal and Miscellaneous Provisions (Sections 103–104)

Focus: Repeals, savings, and power to remove difficulties

• Section 103: Repeal of existing laws inconsistent with the Act

• Section 104: Power to remove difficulties and ensure smooth implementation

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Exam-Oriented Notes:

1. Total 103 Sections divided into 14 Parts.

2. LG of J&K UT holds special administrative powers; Ladakh UT directly under LG without legislature.

3. Delimitation Commission (Part V) plays a key role in elections and political representation.

4. High Court serves both UTs (Part VIII), ensuring judicial continuity.

5. Sections on services (93–102) ensure smooth transfer of government employees post-reorganization.

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 MCQs for JKSSB/JKPSC:

1. Which Sections of the Act deal with the High Court?

   • A) 67–74

   • B) 75–78 ✅

   • C) 79–80

   • D) 58–64

2. Under which Part are the assets and liabilities of the state apportioned?

   • A) Part X

   • B) Part XI ✅

   • C) Part XII

   • D) Part XIII

3. How many sections cover the Lieutenant Governor and Legislative Assembly of J&K?

   • A) 13–57 ✅

   • B) 58–64

   • C) 75–78

   • D) 1–12

4. Which section authorizes the power to remove difficulties during implementation?

   • A) 103 ✅

   • B) 104

   • C) 100

   • D) 102

5. Ladakh UT does not have:

   • A) High Court

   • B) Legislative Assembly ✅

   • C) Assets

   • D) Representation in Parliament

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