With reference to the MHA draft regarding Ladakh, consider the following statements: 1. The draft proposes a new provision under Article 371 to grant the Lieutenant Governor final authority. 2. The proposal explores the constitutional status of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils. 3. The draft is a 10-page document focusing solely on delimitation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

MHA draft proposes new Article 371 provision giving Lieutenant Governor final authority over Ladakh

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitution, amendments & basic structure· Prelims + Mains· 20 October 2026

Federalism and UT governance: a GS2 case study on constitutional provisions and administrative authority.

Why in news

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) drafted a 'Constitutional and Statutory Framework' proposing a new provision under Article 371 to grant the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh final authority over regulations.

Background

The MHA's 32-page draft was discussed with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Delhi. The proposal explores delimitation, women's representation, and the constitutional status of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe MHA draft is a 32-page 'Constitutional and Statutory Framework'.
BodyLeh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA): Stakeholder groups in Ladakh.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the MHA draft regarding Ladakh, consider the following statements:

The draft proposes a new provision under Article 371 to grant the Lieutenant Governor final authority.
The proposal explores the constitutional status of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils.
The draft is a 10-page document focusing solely on delimitation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The draft is a 32-page Constitutional and Statutory Framework.

For Mains

Q. Examine the constitutional implications of granting final regulatory authority to a Lieutenant Governor in a Union Territory with unique cultural and geographical identities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Federal friction: Balancing local aspirations of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils with Union Territory administrative oversight.
Constitutional ambiguity: Potential conflicts between Article 371 special provisions and the executive powers of a Lieutenant Governor.
Representation gap: Addressing delimitation and women's representation within the proposed constitutional framework.

Keywords: Constitutional Framework · Article 371 · Lieutenant Governor · Delimitation · Autonomous Hill Development Councils

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