Over 83,000 non-state subjects received J&K domicile: State Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department has revealed that over 83,000 people, or “non-state subjects”, have received domicile certificates in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the last two years. This significant figure has raised questions about the impact of the domicile law on the demographics of the region.
According to a written reply to PDP’s Waheed ur Rehman Para, the Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department stated that 35,12,184 certificates were issued through the department in the last two years. This number is staggering, considering that the domicile certificates were issued to non-state subjects, including those from outside the state.
The domicile law, which was introduced in 2019, has been a contentious issue in the state. The law aims to provide domicile certificates to the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as those who have lived in the state for at least 15 years or have made significant contributions to the state’s economy and society.
However, the implementation of the law has been criticized for being flawed and biased. Many have argued that the law has been used to discriminate against non-state subjects, particularly those who have lived in the state for years and have made significant contributions to its economy and society.
The fact that over 83,000 non-state subjects have received domicile certificates in the last two years raises questions about the validity of these certificates. Many have raised concerns that the certificates may have been issued irregularly or without proper verification.
The Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department has not provided any information on the criteria used to issue the domicile certificates or the process followed to verify the applicants’ credentials. This lack of transparency has led to suspicions that the certificates may have been issued arbitrarily or in exchange for bribes.
Moreover, the issuance of domicile certificates to non-state subjects has raised concerns about the impact on the demographics of the region. The state has a fragile ecosystem, and any significant changes to its demographics can have far-reaching consequences.
The domicile law has also been criticized for being discriminatory. Many have argued that it is biased against non-state subjects, particularly those who have lived in the state for years and have made significant contributions to its economy and society.
The law has also been criticized for being vague and ambiguous. Many have argued that it is difficult to understand what constitutes a “permanent resident” of Jammu and Kashmir, and that the law has been used to discriminate against non-state subjects who have lived in the state for years.
In conclusion, the issuance of domicile certificates to over 83,000 non-state subjects in the last two years is a significant development that raises questions about the impact of the domicile law on the demographics of the region. The lack of transparency in the issuance of these certificates has led to suspicions that they may have been issued irregularly or without proper verification.
The Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department must provide clear information on the criteria used to issue the domicile certificates and the process followed to verify the applicants’ credentials. The government must also ensure that the domicile law is implemented in a fair and transparent manner, and that it does not discriminate against non-state subjects who have lived in the state for years and have made significant contributions to its economy and society.
Source: https://thecsrjournal.in/non-state-subjects-received-domicile-certificates-last-two-years-jk-govt/
