Centre asks J&K to defer decision on reopening of schools from June 15

Jammu, June 3 -- The Centre has asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to defer its decisions on reopening of schools and charging vehicle registration tax. The development came following growing resentment among people over reports that the UT government was planning to reopen schools in Jammu and Kashmir from June 15.

"Have spoken to #JammuAndKashmir UT Government and suggested that decisions regarding 1) Vehicle Registration Tax and 2) Reopening of schools may be deferred," Union Minister of State in the PMO Dr Jitendra Singh tweeted on Wednesday.

Even though a formal announcement on the date of reopening of schools is yet to be taken, Director (Finance) in the School Education Department in letters to Director School Education at ...