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The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Servants (Removal of Doubts and Declaration of Rights) Act, 1956

The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Servants (Removal of Doubts and Declaration of Rights) Act, 1956

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This statutory framework governs the tenure, conditions, and rights of civil servants serving under the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. It clarifies that civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the Governor, while also providing exceptions for individuals appointed under specific contracts requiring special qualifications. The Act serves to remove legal ambiguities regarding the employment status of state government employees and defines the fundamental rights associated with their service tenure.

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  1. 1. Short title
  2. 2. Tenure of office of persons serving the State
  3. 3. Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the State
  4. 4. Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the State
  5. 5. Repeal and saving

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