The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has increased the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) by amending the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the amendment under section 55 of the Act, a notification issued by MHA stated. Following which, more powers have been entrusted on the LG for taking decisions on police, all-India services officers and appointment of advocate and other law officers. He has been given powers for sanctioning prosecution in certain cases and taking decisions on anti-corruption bureau related matters.
