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Srinagar, Apr 5, CNI: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s Adviser Nasir Aslam Wani Saturday emphasized the importance of adhering to the constitutional and legal framework laid out under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019.

His remarks come a day after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha defended his recent administrative decisions, particularly the transfer of 48 JKAS officers, asserting they were well within his legal jurisdiction.Speaking to reporters, Wani said,

“The government knows its jurisdiction and we too want that the business rules and limitations as defined under the Reorganization Act should be followed in letter and spirit.”His comments are being seen as a cautious response to the growing debate over the powers exercised by the Lt

Governor’s office and the extent of elected government’s authority in the Union Territory’s administrative affairs.On Friday, LG Manoj Sinha had justified the recent bureaucratic reshuffle, asserting that his administration had acted

“responsibly and entirely within the domain defined by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act.”The transfer of nearly 50 senior JKAS officers, bypassing consultation with elected representatives, had sparked quiet unease within political corridors, raising

questions about the balance of power between the elected government and the centrally-appointed administration.Observers believe the issue points to a larger concern surrounding administrative duality in Jammu and Kashmir, where key governance decisions often lie in a

grey zone between the LG-led bureaucracy and the democratically elected government.As the Chief Minister-led administration looks to reassert its role post-assembly restoration, calls for clearly delineating roles and responsibilities under the Reorganization Act are growing louder.

Many legal experts and political voices have also argued for a review of existing business rules to prevent institutional overlaps and ensure smooth governance in the Jammu and Kashmir. (CNI)