Question

Which law was NOT amended by the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha in February 2024?

• A. J&K Land Acquisition Act, 1995
• B. J&K Municipal Act, 2000
• C. J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989
• D. J&K Municipal Corporation Act, 2000

Answer 1

Answer:

A. J&K Land Acquisition Act, 1995

The law that was not amended by the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is the J&K Land Acquisition Act, 1995 The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha on February 5, 2024. The Bill amends three laws applicable in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). These are: (i) the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 (ii) the J&K Municipal Act, 2000 (iii) the J&K Municipal Corporation Act, 2000