For governance draft, MHA asks Ladakh bodies to answer 7 queries
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has requested Ladakh representative bodies to submit a draft proposal addressing seven key governance questions. These discussions aim to define the power structure between a proposed UT-level body and existing district councils.
Why it matters
This dialogue is a pivotal step in determining the political autonomy and administrative future of the Ladakh Union Territory.
NEW DELHI: The Ladakh outfits in talks with the home ministry on safeguards for the Union territory (UT) have been asked to submit a draft proposal addressing seven questions on the larger governance structure for Ladakh, including the division of powers and functions between the proposed UT-level body and the seven district councils.Sources involved in the dialogue process between the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) and Ladakh administration and Leh Apex Body (LAB), Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and activist Sonam Wangchuk, told TOI that the Sept 9 round saw a presentation by MHA on the three-tier structure: the apex UT-level body, autonomous district councils and panchayats.The first question sought suggestions on the name of the UT-level body and its executive arm. A key issue was representation of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) members in the UT-level body.
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