Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has directed departments to submit money bills at least 21 days in advance for necessary approvals to the Lieutenant Governor's secretariat.
Ahead of the budget session, the Department of Justice, Law and Parliamentary Affairs has directed departments to submit money bills for necessary approvals 21 days in advance to Raj Bhavan for LG's recommendation.
"For proposals requiring the Lieutenant Governor's recommendation under Section 36 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, departments must submit them at least 21 days in advance for necessary approvals," reads the circular issued by the department.
Under the said provision of the Act, any bill or amendm...