UTs’ assets apportioned

Jammu, October 31

The assets, liabilities and administrative posts of the erstwhile state of J&K have been apportioned between the UTs of J&K and Ladakh with effect from Saturday, according to an official statement.

The apportionment of assets, liabilities and posts of the erstwhile state was notified by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha-led J&K administration.

“The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, in terms of Section 84(3), read with Section 85(2) of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, is pleased to apportion the assets, liabilities and posts of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir between the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh…,” the statement issued here said.

The apportionment would be in force with effect from October 31, it said. — PTI