Replacing J&K RTI Act With Centre s Law Has Weakened People s Right to Know
On certain counts, the erstwhile stateâs own RTI Act was stronger than the Union law. Its repeal when Article 370 was read down has led to chaos and complications.
RTI Activists holding a protest in Kashmir against the denial of information under RTI Act. Photo: Author provided.
Rights13/May/2021
In December 2020, my colleague and I filed four right to information (RTI) appeals with the Central Information Commission (CIC), New Delhi, under the RTI Act, 2005.
Midway through May 2021, not even one of those four appeals has been listed for a first hearing. Is this what the Central government means by âempowermentâ?
Government Initiatives February 28 – March 6, 2021
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Horticulture Expo- 2021.
The agriculture sector is expected to get more share of the Jammu and Kashmir’s budget in future as authorities develop a unique Sustainable Agriculture Plan. The plan was revealed last week by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the Horti-Expo 2021. The promotion of local produce and taking it to the global market will be the key focus for budgetary allocations. Joshi said the
Mandis would stay and would be strengthened and modernized next fiscal. The government is also setting up Farmers Producers Organizations in all the 20 districts in the next quarter to strengthen business activities related to agriculture and horticulture. For the convenience of the farmers, a free thresher will be provided in every
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 23: In its resolve to promote ‘Ease of Doing Business’ by creating a business-friendly environment, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir today notified the J&K stone crushers/ hot and wet mixing plants regulation rules, 2021 which have dispensed away the requirement of a license to start operation of stone crushers/ hot and wet mixing plants in Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision will facilitate establishment and functioning of stone crushers, hot & wet mixing plants and boost the supply of raw material required in the construction sector. This will also expedite completion of various mega-projects in Jammu & Kashmir.
The new rules recognize a stone crusher/hot and wet mixing plant as a mineral-based (raw material) processing unit different from those indulged in mineral mining activity. As such, the applicability of provisions regulating the working of industrial units has been extended to cover these units, thus, doing away with the need of obta
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Govt. notifies new rules, removes burden of dual registrations JAMMU: In its resolve to promote ‘Ease of Doing Business’ by creating a business-friendly