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(The Gist of PIB) Resolution to Repeal Article 370 of the Constitution

(The Gist of PIB) Resolution to Repeal Article 370 of the Constitution
[AUGUST-2019]

Government of India has brought resolution to Repeal Article 370 of the Constitution.
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, introduced two bills and two resolutions regarding Jammu and Kashmir. Both the bills were passed by Rajya Sabha unanimously.

Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019 {Ref. Article 370(1) of the Constitution of India} – issued by President of India to supersede the 1954 order related to Article 370:
Resolution for Repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution of India {Ref. Article 370 (3)}:
Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019 {Ref. Article 3 of the Constitution of India}: It makes Jammu & Kashmir a Union territory with a Legislative Assembly, along with Union Territory status to Ladakh without a Legislative Assembly.
Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2019: It amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act 2004. This bill seeks to extend the 10% quota to economically weaker sections of society in J&K in jobs and educational institutions.

Government is moving a resolution which would repeal the provisions under Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which granted a special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The provisions of Article 370 would cease to exist from the date President of India issued a notification in this regard, after the recommendation of the Parliament.
Consequently, the Constitution of India would get applicable to Jammu and Kashmir, on par with other states/UTs of the country, the Minister added.
Under article 370(3), there is a provision that President, on recommendation of the Parliament, has the power to amend or cease the implementation of article 370,through a public notification.