The Centre today told the Supreme Court that Union ministries have held a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir government to find a solution to issues, including whether the 68 per cent Muslims in the state can be regarded as minority and can avail benefits under that category. <br/><br/>A bench, comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Sanjay Kishan Kaul, granted time to the NDA government till July 31 to find a solution. Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said, officials of Minority Affairs and Law Ministries have held a meeting with representatives of the state government in pursuance of the March 27 order.<br/><br/>Earlier, the apex court had asked the Centre and the state government to sit together and find a solution to contentious issues including whether over 68 per cent Muslims in the state can be regarded as minority.<br/><br/>The court had asked them to file a proposal on the issue within four weeks. <br/>
News On AIR | May 1, 2017 9:06 PM
Have discussed with J&K on minority issue: Centre to SC