Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly for enhancing the maximum age limit for holding the office of State Election Commissioner from 65 years to 70.

The Bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 was introduced by Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar.

“The State Election Commissioner shall hold office as such for a term of five years, including the period of his reappointment, if any made, from the date upon which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier,” the draft bill said.

It said the State Election Commissioner (SEC) may resign from the post or can be removed as per procedure provided in section 36B As per the Jammu and Kashmir P

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