List of lieutenant governors of Ladakh
This is a list of lieutenant governors of Ladakh, a Union territory of India that came into existence on 31 October 2019. The lieutenant governor is directly appointed by the president of India, The lieutenant governor acts as the representative of the Central Government who is not obliged to the Legislature, which in case of Ladakh does not have a legislature. The Central Government governs the territory via the lieutenant governor.
| Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh | |
|---|---|
 Seal of Ladakh | |
 | |
| Style | The Honourable His Excellency |
| Residence | Raj Niwas, Leh[2] |
| Appointer | President of India |
| Term length | Five Years |
| Inaugural holder | R. K. Mathur |
| Formation | 31 October 2019 |
| Website | Official website |
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; Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on 31 October 2019. The act established the position of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.[3]
Lieutenant governors of Ladakh
| S. No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  |
R. K. Mathur, IAS (Retd.)[4] | 31 October 2019 | 12 February 2023[5] | 3 years, 104 days |
| 2. | %252C_Shri_Alphons_Kannanthanam_meeting_the_Governor_of_Arunachal_Pradesh%252C_Brigadier_(Retd.)_(Dr.)_B.D._Mishra%252C_in_New_Delhi_on_July_31%252C_2018_(cropped).JPG.webp) |
B. D. Mishra[6] | 12 February 2023[7] | Incumbent | 255 days |
References
- "Ladakh Gets A New Lieutenant Governor Amid Protests Over Statehood Demand".
- "Radha Krishna Mathur | the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh | India".
- Dr. G. Narayana Raju (9 August 2019). "The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 - NO. 34 OF 2019" (PDF). Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- "Radha Krishna Mathur to be LG of Ladakh: All you need to know about him". India Today. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- Singh, Vijaita (12 February 2023). "Ladakh L-G R.K. Mathur removed amid intensified stirs by civil society groups". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- "BD Mishra appointed as new lieutenant governor of Ladakh". Hindustan Times. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- Desk, GK Web. "President appoints BD Mishra as new LG of Ladakh". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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