Delegation of powers and functions of the State Government under sub section 2 of Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (44 of 2023) to the Administrator of UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

**Summary of Ministry of Home Affairs Notification S.O. 2288(E)** **Overview** Published in The Gazette of India on May 7, 2026, this notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) outlines the delegation of specific statutory powers within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. **Key Provisions and Directives** * **Legal Authority:** In accordance with clause (1) of Article 239 of the Constitution of India, the President of India has issued a directive regarding the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. * **Delegation of Power:** The Administrator (Lieutenant Governor) of Jammu and Kashmir is authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of a "State Government" as defined under sub-section (2) of section 20 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (44 of 2023). * **Scope and Oversight:** This authority is limited to the geographical boundaries of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The exercise of these powers remains subject to the control of the President and will continue until further orders are issued. **Official Documentation and Metrics** * **Notification Number:** S.O. 2288(E) * **Gazette Number:** No. 2197 * **File Reference:** F. No. U-11030/6/2025-UTL * **Registration Number:** REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 * **Publication Date:** May 7, 2026 (Vaisakha 17, 1948) * **Statutory Reference:** Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act No. 44 of 2023) **Contact and Signatory Information** The notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, and signed by: * **Praveen Kumar Rai**, Joint Secretary to the Government of India. * **Publication Authority:** Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054; printed at the Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064.

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