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Article 35A of Jammu & Kashmir hearing pushed to February 26-28
Article 35A of the Constitution that was added through a presidential order of 1954 allows the JK legislature to define the states permanent residents along with their special rights and privileges The law prohibits nonpermanent residents from a permanent settlement in JK, acquiring immovable property, government jobs, scholarships, and aid
New Delhi: Article 35A of the Constitution that was added through a presidential order of 1954 allows the J&K legislature to define the state's 'permanent residents' along with their special rights and privileges. The law prohibits non-permanent residents from a permanent settlement in J&K, acquiring immovable property, government jobs, scholarships, and aid.
The Supreme Court listed hearing of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Article 35A (relating to the special rights and privileges enjoyed by Jammu and Kashmir) for this week from February 26-28.
The petitions question the validity of Article 35 A, often considered critical for peace, law and order in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Article is also said to be discriminatory against J&K women as it rules out their state subject rights if they married non-permanent residents according to few critics.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has warned the government of India before taking any decision on the controversial Article 35 A.
In a series of a tweet , Mufti said that those calling for its removal shouldn't blame Kashmiris for the developments that will follow after such a hare-brained decision.
Valley rife with speculation about status of Article 35. Before taking a decision, GoI must consider-
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 24, 2019
1. J&K was the only Muslim majority state that chose a secular India over Pak during partition.
2. Article 370 is the constitutional connection between J&K & Indian Union.
3. Instrument of accession is contingent on Article 370 which is inextricably linked to Article 35 A.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 24, 2019
4. Any tampering will render Treaty of Accession null & void.
5. Those frothing at the mouth & calling for its removal shouldnt blame Kashmiris for the developments that will follow such a hare brained decision.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 24, 2019
