Summons issued under Reorganisation Act; sitting to begin with LG address
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has summoned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to meet at Srinagar on Monday, 21 September 2026 at 10:00 am, an official order issued under Section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 said. The Assembly Secretariat has circulated a bulletin setting deadlines and modalities for legislators to submit questions, private members’ bills and resolutions ahead of the week-long autumn session.
The session will be held for one week and is scheduled to begin with the mandatory address of the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretariat said. The detailed sitting calendar and business for the session will be issued after consultations with the Speaker, it added. The September sitting will be the sixth Assembly session since the October 2024 elections, officials noted.
Deadlines and submission procedures
The Legislative Assembly Secretariat has set out the following timelines for members to place their legislative business before the House. The deadlines have been issued in relaxation of certain Rules of Procedure to accommodate session preparation.
- Questions: Members may submit up to four starred and four unstarred questions by or before 25 August 2026 (relaxation of Rule 32).
- Bills: Each member may submit not more than one bill by 25 August 2026 (relaxation of Sub‑rule (3) of Rule 65).
- Resolutions: Legislators may submit up to two resolutions under Rule 174 by or before 5 September 2026.
- Submission mode: Notices should be sent through the Assembly’s NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application) platform or by email to the Assembly Secretary in MS Word format.
"Notices should be submitted through the NeVA platform of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly or through the official email of the Assembly Secretary in MS Word format," the bulletin said.
Administrative notes and broader context
The summoning order, dated 11 August and communicated to members on 12 August, directed all legislators to attend the session at the place and time specified. The Secretariat has circulated the bulletin to members, the Parliamentary Affairs Department and other concerned authorities, and has requested the Information Department to publish the details in leading local dailies in Srinagar and Jammu.
Officials said the September sitting is scheduled in Srinagar as specified in the Lieutenant Governor’s order. The session precedes the biannual Darbar Move, when the Civil Secretariat shifts its seat to Jammu for six months from November to April. The autumn session’s sitting calendar will be finalised after discussions with the Speaker over dates and business.
| Item | Deadline | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Starred questions | 25 August 2026 | Maximum 4 |
| Unstarred questions | 25 August 2026 | Maximum 4 |
| Private member bills | 25 August 2026 | Maximum 1 per member |
| Resolutions | 5 September 2026 | Maximum 2 per member |
Implications for legislators and public business
The Secretariat’s timetable is intended to give the Assembly and relevant departments time to vet questions, examine draft bills and prepare papers for discussion when the House convenes. Members seeking to raise constituency concerns, policy issues or introduce private members’ legislation must adhere to the prescribed channels and formats to ensure inclusion in the session agenda.
Since the first post‑election session in November 2024, successive sittings have handled constitutional formalities, policy debates and demands such as resolutions on statehood and special status. The September session will provide another opportunity for elected representatives to scrutinise executive actions, seek information and advance legislative proposals within the constraints of the scheduled calendar.
Further details on the itinerary and list of business for the September sitting will be issued after the Speaker and the Secretariat conclude discussions, officials said.
