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J&K Home Deptt Constitutes Committee For Adoption Of Model Police Act 2006
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir’s Home Department issued Government Order No. 373-Home of 2024, which sanctioned the formation of an Internal Committee. This committee is tasked with examining and expediting the adoption of the Model Police Act, 2006.
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Committee Composition
The committee consists of the following members:
- Chairman: Special Secretary to the Government (RS), Home Department
- Members:
- Special Secretary to the Government (SM), Home Department
- Additional Secretary (S) to the Government, Home Department
- Additional Secretary (ES) to the Government, Home Department
- Financial Advisor/CAO, Home Department
- Deputy Secretary (S), Home Department
- Deputy Secretary (Y), Home Department
- Under Secretary (M), Home Department
- Secretary: Deputy Secretary (S), Home Department
Terms of Reference
The committee has several key responsibilities:
- Review Existing Drafts: It will review the existing drafts of the Jammu & Kashmir Police Bill, 2013, the Jammu and Kashmir Police (Amendment) Bill, 2015, and the current Police Act in relation to the Model Police Act, 2006.
- Stakeholder Engagement: The committee is expected to engage with key stakeholders, including the Police Headquarters, civil society, and legal experts, to gather feedback and address any concerns raised previously.
- Public Consultation: After finalizing the draft, the committee will make it available for public comments and suggestions.
- Timeline: The committee aims to complete its tasks within one month from its constitution date.
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing police legislation in Jammu & Kashmir and ensuring that it aligns with contemporary standards and practices.
