Jammu & Kashmir Loses Special Status, But Other States Also Bar 'Non-Residents' From Buying Land or Property: Check Full List
A partial ban on owning land also exists in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, as per Article 371 of the Indian Constitution. While Uttarakhand allows non-residents to buy property only after obtaining permission from the state government, Himachal disallows non-locals from owning agricultural land.
Srinagar, August 8: With the abrogation of Article 35(A), Jammu & Kashmir has lost the special status which allowed it to bar non-residents - those who are not ethnic Kashmiris - from buying land or property in the state. But few other Indian provinces continue to bar non-locals from permanently settling in their region.
While Article 370 has been modified to revoke J&K's special status, Article 371 - whose provisions ensure special status to a clutch of northeastern states remain intact. Kashmir Solution With Palestinian Model? When Ex-Israel PM Shimon Peres Had Suggested Article 370 Dilution to LK Advani
Full List of States Barring Non-Locals From Buying Land or Property:
Sikkim: Article 371(F), incorporated in 1975, promises special status to the state and allows the legislative assembly to define the permanent residents. The non-permanent residents are not allowed to own property.
Arunachal Pradesh: Guaranteed a similar special status under Article 371(H).
Nagaland: Special status safeguarded through Article 371(A).
Manipur: Conservative rights granted to state assembly through Article 371(C).
Meghalaya: Special status provisions guaranteed in Article 371(B).
Mizoram: Non-locals prevented from buying property as per Article 371(G).
A partial ban on owning land also exists in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, as per Article 371 of the Indian Constitution. While Uttarakhand allows non-residents to buy property only after obtaining permission from the state government, Himachal disallows non-locals from owning agricultural land.
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