Section 5 of JKRA : Section 5: Governor Of Existing State Of Jammu And Kashmir To Be Common Lieutenant Governor

Explanation using Example

Imagine it is October 31, 2019, the appointed day when the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 comes into effect. Mr. A has been serving as the Governor of the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir. As per Section 5 of the Act, on this day, Mr. A automatically assumes the new role of Lieutenant Governor for both the newly formed Union territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. This transition will last for a duration specified by the President of India. Therefore, if a resident of Srinagar has any administrative concerns, they would now approach the office of the Lieutenant Governor instead of the Governor's office, which Mr. A heads, until the President decides otherwise.