On 2-6-2025, the President assented Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025, to redefine reservation limits and criteria for government jobs and educational institutions in Ladakh. This amendment comes into effect on 3-6-2025.
Key Points:
- The Ladakh Reservation Regulation 2025 amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, marking a significant shift in Ladakh’s reservation policies.
- The Amendment specifically applies to-
- Government jobs and promotions;
- Educational institutions;
- Public sector vacancies.
- The regulation imposes an 85% cap on reservations in appointment, excluding Economically Weaker Sections (‘EWS’).
- Limitations on EWS reservations have been removed, allowing vacancies to be filled through separately prescribed procedures.
- The Amendment does not apply to EWS vacancies, as they are governed by independent rules.
- This regulation signals a decisive effort toward regional autonomy and affirmative action. While it addresses concerns of local communities, its constitutional validity and judicial sustainability remain uncertain.
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As Ladakh continues its post Article 370 evolution, this amendment is poised to reshape the socio-economic landscape of the territory.
