The Jammu Kashmir government has responded to queries raised by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha regarding the proposed Transaction of Business Rules (TBR), which outline the functioning of the secretariat and other government offices in the region.
The TBR file, originally cleared by the J-K Cabinet and sent to the Raj Bhawan in early March, was returned by the LG’s office a few days ago, seeking clarification on whether due procedures were followed during its drafting.
Sources said the LG’s office had also flagged certain provisions in the TBR as being in conflict with the Jammu Kashmir Reorganisation Act—particularly clauses concerning the transfer and posting of IAS officers, which under the Act fall under the LG’s discretionary powers.
However, Tanvir Sadiq, chief spokesperson of the National Conference, clarified on Monday that the file has not been rejected. “Some queries were raised by Raj Bhawan. Omar Abdullah Sahib’s Cabinet met this morning, and the response has been prepared. This is a work in progress, and we expect clarity soon,” Sadiq said.
He added that the file would be sent back to the Lieutenant Governor’s office later today.
The TBR has been a key point of contention, with the elected government asserting the need to re-establish administrative norms that reflect a return to representative governance. Critics from the LG’s office, however, argue that the proposed rules overstep the constitutional limits imposed by the Reorganisation Act, which came into effect after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
Amid the developments, the National Conference has also reaffirmed its commitment to revive the traditional Darbar Move, the biannual shifting of the capital between Srinagar and Jammu, which was discontinued in recent years.
“The Darbar Move was vital for bonding between Kashmir and Jammu. It was unfortunately closed, but we are trying to revive it,” said Sadiq. He added that the administration plans to resume the practice this summer. “Inshallah, it will happen this summer. You’ll see the impact more clearly by next winter,” he said.
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