J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019

The J&K Reorganisation Act  2019 is a landmark legislation passed by the Indian Parliament that came into effect on October 31, 2019. This Act was introduced to reorganize the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories — Jammu & Kashmir (with a Legislative Assembly) and Ladakh (without a Legislative Assembly). The Act followed the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the region, thereby integrating J&K more closely with the Indian Union.

Under the J&K Reorganisation Act, the legislative powers, administrative control, and governance of the region underwent significant changes. It outlines provisions for law and order, land reforms, official languages, and division of assets and liabilities between the two Union Territories. The Act also specifies the roles of the Lieutenant Governors, legislative setup, and representation in the Indian Parliament.

This historic reform aims to bring greater transparency, development, good governance, and national integration to the region. The Act has been pivotal in enabling new opportunities and accelerating growth through central schemes in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. It marks a new chapter in the constitutional and political landscape of India.