Which part of the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 lists the provisions related to All India Services?

The correct answer is Part XIII.

Key Points

• The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, is a legislation passed by the Parliament of India.
• Part XIII of the Act specifically deals with the provisions relating to All India Services.
• The Act led to the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
• Provisions under Part XIII ensure the application and continuation of All India Services in the newly formed Union Territories.

Additional Information

• All India Services (AIS):
  • AIS includes the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFoS).
  • These services are common to both the Union and the States, ensuring uniformity in administration across the country.
• Bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir:
  • On 31 October 2019, the state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union Territories.
  • This bifurcation was done through the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
• Union Territories:
  • Union Territories are regions that are governed directly by the Central Government of India.
  • Unlike states, Union Territories have a different administrative framework and are often smaller in size.
• Legislative Provisions:
  • The Act provides for legislative powers and administrative setup for the new Union Territories.
  • It ensures that laws applicable to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir continue to be applicable in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh.