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Date: 29-Mar-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2023.

Issued by Ministry of Law and Justice · Legislative Department

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification publishes the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2023, which was assented to by the President on March 29, 2023.
  • The Act authorizes the payment and appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2022-23.

Key Changes

  • The Act authorizes a supplementary grant of Rs. 3711,71,76,000 (Three thousand seven hundred eleven crore, seventy-one lakh and seventy-six thousand rupees) from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • This amount is allocated to various departments for specific services and purposes during the financial year 2022-23.
  • Major allocations include Rs. 2734,52,12,000 to the Finance Department, Rs. 607,36,91,000 to the Health and Medical Education Department, Rs. 58,78,31,000 to the Law Department (including Rs 15,11,00,000 charged), and Rs. 147,75,49,000 to the Tribal Affairs Department.
  • Other departments receiving allocations include Irrigation, Hospitality and Protocol, Horticulture, Youth Services and Technical Education, and Cooperative Department.

Impact Analysis

Government of Jammu and Kashmir

  • Action Items: Ensure efficient and transparent allocation and utilization of funds as per the specified purposes in the Schedule. Monitor expenditure and report on the progress of various projects and services funded by this appropriation.

Citizens of Jammu and Kashmir

  • Potential Concern: Effective implementation and monitoring are crucial to ensure that the funds reach the intended beneficiaries and contribute to tangible improvements in public services.

Finance Department

  • Action Items: Develop a detailed plan for the allocation and disbursement of funds to various sub-departments and agencies. Implement robust financial controls and audit mechanisms to ensure accountability and prevent misuse of funds.

Law Department

  • Action Items: Prioritize the utilization of funds for critical legal services and infrastructure development. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements in the expenditure of funds.

Key Entities Referenced

Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2023: The Act of Parliament authorizing the payment and appropriation of funds from the Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2022-23. Consolidated Fund of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir: The main account of the Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for all receipts and expenditures. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019: The Act of Parliament under which powers are vested to enact the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2023. Parliament of India: The legislative body that enacted the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2023. President of India: The Head of State who gave assent to the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Act, 2023.
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