• Source: Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989

Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 provides for Panchayati Raj in Jammu and Kashmir as an instrument of a local self government. This act preceded the 73rd constitutional amendment which gave constitutional status to PRI's in India.




District Development Councils


On 16 October 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs amended the 1989 Act and 1996 Rules to allow for the creation of a new form of governance in Jammu and Kashmir, District Development Councils, to which members would be elected.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989
• Elections in Jammu and Kashmir
• Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
• District Development Council
• Local government in India
• List of state and union territory capitals in India
• Border Security Force
• Manoj Sinha
• List of political parties in India
• Outline of India