## Report on The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021 (No. 12 of 2021), as published in the Gazette of India. This Act authorizes the payment and appropriation of ₹12,002.05 crore from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2020-21. The Act specifies the allocation of these funds to various departments and services, as detailed in the Schedule. This report provides an overview of the Act, its key provisions, affected stakeholders, and likely intended outcomes.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021 (No. 12 of 2021), based solely on the published text in the Gazette of India. The report outlines the Act's purpose, key provisions, intended beneficiaries, and anticipated outcomes.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a New Policy.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of this Act is to authorize the payment and appropriation of specific sums from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir to finance the services of the financial year 2020-21.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy Rationale:** The Act addresses the need to allocate funds from the Consolidated Fund to various departments within the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The allocation is essential for covering the charges which came in the course of payment during the financial year 2020-21. This is a fundamental requirement for the functioning of the government and the provision of services to the public. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 provides the powers used for this act.
**5. Key Provisions:**
* The Act authorizes the withdrawal of ₹12,002.05 crore from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
* The Act specifies that this sum will be used to defray the charges which came in the course of payment during the financial year 2020-21.
* The Schedule details the appropriation of funds across different services and departments.
* Significant allocations include:
* Power Development Department (Capital): ₹9,909.47 crore
* Finance Department (Capital): ₹299.25 crore
* Health and Medical Education Department (Revenue): ₹503.24 crore
* Public Works Department (Capital): ₹501.58 crore
* Public Health Engineering Department (Capital): ₹506.71 crore
* The funds are categorized as either "Voted by Parliament" or "Charged on Consolidated Fund," indicating different approval mechanisms. In this case, the Finance Department allocation is specified as "Charged on Consolidated Fund" whereas all others are "Voted by Parliament".
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary stakeholders include:
* **Government of Jammu and Kashmir:** The Act enables the government to access funds for various departments and services.
* **Residents of Jammu and Kashmir:** The Act ultimately aims to benefit the residents of Jammu and Kashmir through the funding of public services such as power, health, public works and finance.
* **Various Departments:** Specifically, the Planning Department, Power Development Department, Finance Department, Law Department, Revenue Department, Public Works Department, Health and Medical Education Department, Social Welfare Department, Public Health Engineering Department, and Fisheries Department. These departments are directly impacted by the allocation of funds and are responsible for utilizing them effectively.
* **Parliament:** The Act was enacted by Parliament in exercise of the powers vested under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
* **President of India:** The Act received the assent of the President on the 25th March, 2021.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department) is responsible for publishing the Act. The listed departments in the schedule are responsible for the appropriate use of the allotted funds.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The Act pertains to the financial year 2020-21. The departments are therefore required to carry out the required services and spend the allocated money within that timeframe.
* The mention of "Voted by Parliament" and "Charged on Consolidated Fund" implies distinct procedures for accessing and utilizing the funds.
**8. Expected Outcomes/Impact:**
The likely intended outcomes of this Act include:
* **Financial Stability:** Ensuring the financial stability of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir by providing funds for essential services.
* **Service Delivery:** Facilitating the effective delivery of public services across various sectors, including power, health, public works, and social welfare.
* **Infrastructure Development:** Supporting infrastructure development through capital investments in departments such as Power Development, Public Works, and Public Health Engineering.
* **Economic Growth:** Contributing to the overall economic growth and development of the Union territory by supporting key sectors and industries.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021 (No. 12 of 2021), is a crucial piece of legislation that authorizes the allocation of ₹12,002.05 crore from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2020-21. The Act provides funding for a wide range of services and departments, thereby supporting the effective functioning of the government and the delivery of essential services to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir. The proper implementation of this act is critical for the development and well-being of the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Law and Justice: The ministry responsible for the legislative department mentioned in the document.
Parliament: The legislative body that enacted the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021.
The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021: An Act to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the services of the financial year 202021.
Jammu and Kashmir: Union territory for which the appropriation act is enacted.
Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir: The fund from which sums are authorized to be paid and applied for services in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019: Act under which Parliament exercised its powers to enact the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021.
Planning Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving capital funds.
Power Development Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving capital funds.
Finance Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving capital funds.
Law Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving revenue funds.
Revenue Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving capital funds.
Public Works Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving capital funds.
Health and Medical Education Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving revenue funds.
Social Welfare Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving revenue funds.
Public Health Engineering Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving capital funds.
Fisheries Department: A department in Jammu and Kashmir receiving revenue and capital funds.
DR. G. NARAYANA RAJU: Secretary to the Govt. of India.
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MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
(Legislative Department)
New Delhi, the 25th March, 2021/Chaitra 4, 1943 (Saka)
The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the
25th March, 2021, and is hereby published for general information:—
THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR APPROPRIATION ACT, 2021
NO. 12 OF 2021
[25th March, 2021.]
An Act to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and
out of the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
for the services of the financial year 2020-21.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-second Year of the Republic of India, in
exercise of the powers vested under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 as
follows:—
1. This Act may be called the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2021. Short title.2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—
Issue of 2. From and out of the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and
Rs.12002,05,75,000 Kashmir, there may be paid and applied sums not exceeding those specified in column 3 of
(Supplementary
the Schedule amounting in the aggregate to the sum of twelve thousand two crores, five lakh
Grants) out of
Consolidated and seventy-five thousand rupees towards defraying the several charges which will come in
Fund of Union course of payment during the financial year 2020-21 in respect of the services specified in
territory of column 2 of the Schedule.
Jammu and
Kashmir for the
financial year
2020-21.
Appropriation. 3. The sums authorised to be paid and applied from and out of the Consolidated Fund
of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir by this Act shall be appropriated for the
services and purposes expressed in the Schedule in relation to the said year.SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 3
THE SCHEDULE
(See sections 2 and 3)
1 2 3
No. Sums not exceeding
of Services and purposes Voted by Charged on Total
Vote/ Parliament the
Appro- Consolidated
pria- Fund
tion
Rs. Rs. Rs.
3 Planning Department...................................................................................Capital 29,35,29,000 .. 29,35,29,000
6 Power Development Department.................................................................Capital 9909,47,13,000 .. 9909,47,13,000
8 Finance Department.....................................................................................Capital .. 299,25,00,000 299,25,00,000
10 Law Department.........................................................................................Revenue 15,98,10,000 .. 15,98,10,000
14 Revenue Department....................................................................................Capital 11,24,18,000 .. 11,24,18,000
16 Public Works Department............................................................................Capital 501,58,42,000 .. 501,58,42,000
17 Health and Medical Education Department...............................................Revenue 503,23,76,000 .. 503,23,76,000
18 Social Welfare Department.........................................................................Revenue 205,23,98,000 .. 205,23,98,000
23 Public Health Engineering Department.......................................................Capital 506,71,06,000 .. 506,71,06,000
26 Fisheries Department.................................................................................Revenue 3,24,52,000 .. 3,24,52,000
Capital 16,74,31,000 .. 16,74,31,000
TOTAL: 11702,80,75,000 299,25,00,000 12002,05,75,000
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DR. G. NARAYANA RAJU,
Secretary to the Govt. of India.
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MGIPMRND—1791GI(S3)—25-03-2021.