Only 2 people from outside bought property in J&K since removal of Article 370: Home Ministry's reply in Lok Sabha

The government today said in the Parliament that since Article 370 was abrogated, only two persons from outside the Union Territory have bought properties in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two years. The Central government scrapped special status to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019.

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai in a written reply told Lok Sabha, "As per the information provided by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, two persons from outside Jammu and Kashmir have purchased two properties in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir since August 2019."

The Home Ministry's reply was to a question on whether it was true that many people from other states purchased or are interested in buying properties in Jammu and Kashmir after the removal of Article 370.

On being asked whether people from other states faced any hardship or impediments while buying properties in Jammu and Kashmir, the minister replied that no such instance has been reported to the government so far.

After Article 370 was abrogated and there was a complete merger of Jammu and Kashmir into the Union of India, the administration formulated a new definition for domicile for Jammu and Kashmir. As per new rules, a person living there for at least 15 years is eligible to be a permanent resident of the Union Territory.

Along with this, those Central government employees who have served in the state for 10 years get domicile rights and this is also extended to their children.