Here’s a detailed list of laws that can be made by the Chief Minister (CM) of Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir and laws that cannot be made:
Laws that can be made by CM of UT of J&K:
1. Municipal laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act)
2. Panchayati Raj laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act)
3. Education laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Education Act)
4. Health laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Health Act)
5. Agriculture laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Act)
6. Tourism laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Act)
7. Transport laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Transport Act)
8. Labour laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Labour Act)
9. Social Welfare laws (e.g., Jammu and Kashmir Social Welfare Act)
Laws that cannot be made by CM of UT of J&K:
1. Taxation laws (e.g., Income Tax, GST)
2. Defence and military laws
3. Foreign policy laws
4. National security laws
5. Citizenship laws
6. Constitutional amendment laws
7. Laws related to Union Territories (except for UT-specific laws)
8. Laws related to Centre-state relations
9. Laws related to interstate trade and commerce
10. Laws related to national highways and railways
Restricted laws:
1. Police laws (require Centre’s approval)
2. Land revenue laws (require Centre’s approval)
3. Electricity laws (require Centre’s approval)
4. Water resources laws (require Centre’s approval)
Special provisions:
1. Article 239 of the Indian Constitution: Centre has power to direct UTs.
2. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019: Centre has oversight over UT’s laws.
3. Lieutenant Governor’s approval required for certain laws.
Note:
– The CM’s powers are limited compared to state CMs.
– Centre has significant control over UT’s laws.
– UT’s laws must align with Centre’s policies and guidelines.
