Govt rescinds orders on Administrative Council, others in J&K

Srinagar, Oct 16: The Government on Wednesday rescinded several orders that empowered Lieutenant Governor to head Administrative Council (AC) with his Advisors, and other officers holding the powers of the ministers in the council.

“In pursuance to Notification 5.0. 4484(E) dated 13th October, 2024 issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, it is hereby ordered that Government Order No. 808-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 01.09.2020, Government Order No. 809-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 01.09.2020, Government Order No. 810-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 01.09.2020 and Government Order No. 811-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 01.09.2020, alongwith any modification, alteration or addition are rescinded forthwith,” reads a government order, regarding transaction of Business and Delegation of Powers in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, a copy of which lies with Greater Kashmir.