‘Can officers act as government?’ Congress seeks discussion on CS, Law Secretary letters in J&K Assembly
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed heated political confrontation as Congress and National Conference challenged the constitutional authority of civil service officials through their correspondence regarding state governance. The dispute centers on whether administrative officers can exercise governmental functions in the absence of elected representatives. BJP's walkout underscores deep divisions over restoring full statehood powers and the interim administrative framework currently governing the union territory's operations.
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