Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance reject Union Home Ministry's 32-page proposal
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Federalism and local autonomy: a GS2 case study on constitutional models for Union Territories.
Why in news
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) rejected a 32-page Union Home Ministry proposal for a 'sui generis' constitutional model for Ladakh.
Background
The Union Home Ministry's proposal suggested a two-stage approach: a constitutional amendment followed by regulations under Article 240. The proposal aimed to provide safeguards for land, natural resources, and culture while establishing a directly elected Union Territory-level body.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 371: Provides special provisions for certain states in India.
- ConstitutionArticle 240: Relates to the power of the President to make regulations for Union Territories.
- FactThe Home Ministry's proposal was a 32-page document rejected on October 16, 2026.
- PostAshish Kundra: Chief Secretary of Ladakh.
Prelims practice question
Which Article of the Indian Constitution relates to the power of the President to make regulations for Union Territories?
- (a)Article 312
- (b)Article 240
- (c)Article 370
- (d)Article 356
Show answer
Answer: (b) Article 240 — The note specifies that Article 240 relates to the power of the President to make regulations for Union Territories.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional challenges and administrative complexities involved in creating a 'sui generis' governance model for Union Territories like Ladakh.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Balancing the demand for state-like protections under Article 371 with the Union's oversight of Union Territories.
- Democratic deficit: Ensuring representation and local autonomy in a territory without a legislative assembly.
- Resource governance: Conflict between centralized land/resource management and local community-led conservation.
Keywords: Sui generis · Constitutional Amendment · Article 371 · Union Territory · Federalism · Local Autonomy
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