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GoI revokes President’s rule in JK to pave way for elected Govt to take oath

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A wide view of Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar, Kashmir.

Proclamation says President’s Rule shall stand revoked immediately before CM takes oath

Srinagar: The President of India on Thursday issued a proclamation to revoke the President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) read with articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India, the Order dated the 31st October, 2019 in relation to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister under section 54 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019,” reads an official order.

On October 31,2019, a Presidential order was issued under section 73 of J&K Reorganisation Act to impose President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir.

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