Summary
- Amendments to the Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, have boosted the powers of the LG of J&K
- These amendments differentiate and elevate LG’s authority, contrasting with the LG’s powers being challenged in Delhi
- The LG in J&K now has extensive control over key administrative and legal matters like police and appointment of law officers
- Center’s move aims to centralize decision-making in J&K, creating a more controlled governance framework
