Tag Archives: land rights

The Jammu and Kashmir government appears to have changed its mind on the controversial Roshni Act. In October, it had announced that it would begin reclaiming thousands of acres of land distributed under the law, shortly after the court struck down the legislation. But on December 4, the government filed …

Srinagar: The Center notified the Third Order of the Reorganization (Adaptation of the Central Laws) of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, allowing for a number of further changes to the previous status. Under the new arrangements, a certificate of residence or permanent resident is not required …