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The Article 370 of Indian Constitution had "temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir" which gave special powers to the state allowing it to have its own Constitution. But, in a bold and far-reaching decision, the government on August 5, 2019, revoked Article 370 to take away Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and proposed the bifurcation of the state into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in the Rajya Sabha, which approved both the resolution and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation bill. (AP Photo)
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The Indian Penal Code (IPC) will replace the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) to deal with criminal matters and Article 356, under which President's rule can be imposed in any state, will also be applicable in union territories (UTs) Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh with the unprecedented decision of the Centre. (PTI Photo)
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There will be no separate flag of Jammu and Kashmir and the tricolour will be the only national flag for the entire country. (PTI Photo)
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There will be no separate Constitution for Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Constitution will govern the two union territories to be created. (AP Photo)
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People from other states will be eligible to purchase land and properties and the Right to Information (RTI) Act will be applicable to the new UTs to be created unlike earlier when non-permanent residents cannot acquire immovable property. In addition they cannot get government employment, scholarships or other aid provided by the state government. (AP Photo)
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The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will have a tenure of five years like all the states and UTs of Delhi and Puducherry. Till now, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly had a tenure of six years. (PTI Photo)
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So far, incase of failure of functioning of the state government, Governor's rule was imposed by invoking Section 92 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir for a period of six months and was further extendable by imposing President's rule. With the revocation of Article 370, Article 356 can be invoked and President's rule can be imposed right way incase of need. (PTI Photo)
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The government can also invoke Article 360 in the two UTs to declare financial emergency if need arises. (AP Photo)
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