LGs power to nominate MLAs is statutory, needs no advice of Council of Ministers: MHA to HC

Nomination powers in J&K same as Puducherry, Delhi Cites several SC rulings, dubs PIL politically motivated Neeraj Rohmetra JAMMU, Aug 11: In a detailed preliminary affidavit filed in the High Court, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has taken the legal position that the Lieutenant-Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir can nominate members to the J&K Legislative Assembly in his statutory discretion without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, being outside the realm [] The post LGs power to nominate MLAs is statutory, needs no advice of Council of Ministers: MHA to HC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .