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Date: 12-Feb-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024

Issued by Ministry of Law and Justice · Legislative Department

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification pertains to the enactment of the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024. This Act amends the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956, specifically modifying the list of Scheduled Castes in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Changes

  • The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024 (No. 4 of 2024) received the President's assent on February 12, 2024.
  • The Act amends the Schedule to the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956 (C.O. 52).
  • Entry 5 in the Schedule is substituted with the following: “5. Valmiki (in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir only), Chura, Bhangi, Balmiki, Mehtar”.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders

  • General Public: Increased awareness among the general public regarding the updated list of Scheduled Castes in Jammu and Kashmir.

Suggested Action Items

  • Legal and administrative frameworks should be reviewed to ensure compliance with the amended order.

Key Entities Referenced

Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956: The original order (C.O. 52) that defines the Scheduled Castes in Jammu and Kashmir, which is being amended by this Act. Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Act, 2024: The Act of Parliament that amends the 1956 Order, specifically modifying entry 5 in the Schedule. Parliament of India: The legislative body that enacted the amendment. President of India: The highest authority whose assent is required for the Act to come into effect. Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department): The government body responsible for publishing the Act. Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir: The specific geographical area to which the amendment applies.
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