This is a list of Lieutenant Governors of Ladakh, a Union territory of

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that came into existence on 31 October 2019. The Lieutenant Governor is directly appointed by the

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, The Lt.Governor acts as the representative of the

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who is not obliged to the Legislature ,which in case of

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doesn't have a Legislature. The Central Government governs the territory via Lt. Governor.

Background

In August 2019, a Reorganisation Act was passed by both houses of the Indian Parliament. The provisions contained in the reorganised the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories;

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and

on 31 October 2019. The act established the position of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

Lieutenant Governors of Ladakh

References

{{Current Indian lieutenant governors and administrators Government of Ladakh Lieutenant governors of Ladakh Indian government officials

Ladakh-related lists

Background

Lieutenant Governors of Ladakh

See also

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