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    Election Department

    About Us

    About The Department

    The Election Department Ladakh, came into existence after formation of Ladakh as a new Union Territory in 2019. The Department is headed by the Administrative Secretary at the level of Secretariat.

    The Department performs the administrative work related to the Department. The administrative work related to the conduct of the elections to the “Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh/Kargil” is handled by the department, apart from performing the necessary work required for the conduct of Elections to the Lok Sabha (as per the direction of the Election Commission of India)/ Local Bodies like Panchayat and Municipal Elections.

    The District Offices of the Department comprises of District Election Offices, one each at Leh and Kargil district, headed by the District Election Officer i.e. Deputy Commissioner, Leh/Kargil assisted by the Deputy District Election Officer Leh/Kargil.

    Vision and Mission

    Core Objectives

    • Issuance of timely administrative notifications for the conduct of Elections.
    • Preparation and Revision of Electoral Roll.
    • Preparation of healthy and error free electoral roll.
    • Preparation of Voters Identity Cards as per instructions by Election Commission of India.

    Key Responsibilities

    Election Management

    • Conduct of elections to Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh and Kargil
    • Coordination for Lok Sabha elections as directed by Election Commission of India
    • Management of Local Body elections (Panchayat and Municipal)

    Electoral Roll Management

    • Regular revision and maintenance of electoral rolls
    • Ensuring accuracy and completeness of voter databases
    • Voter registration and verification processes

    Voter Education

    • Voter awareness programs and campaigns
    • Distribution of Voter ID cards
    • Electoral literacy initiatives

    Organizational Structure

    Headquarters

    • Administrative Secretary – Overall in-charge at Secretariat level

    District Level

    • District Election Officer – Deputy Commissioner, Leh
    • District Election Officer – Deputy Commissioner, Kargil
    • Deputy District Election Officers – Supporting officers in both districts

    Organisation Chart

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    Department of Election Department works through following main sections in Civil Secretariat, Leh Ladakh:

     

    1. General Section (Election Department).
    2. Accounts Section (Finance related matters of ELECTION Ladakh)
    3. Planning Section (Planning related matters of the ELECTION Ladakh)

    General section

     The Election(ELECTION) Ladakh receives communications from different departments of the UT of Ladakh and the Government of India on various issues. These includes issues of general nature not otherwise specifically defined. It also attends day to day administrative matters of urgent nature. This section has a coordinating role over other sections of the department as well as over subordinate formulation under the Administrative Control of Department of Election.

     

    Who's who

    Name Designation Phone No. Email ID Address
    Smt. Padma Angmo, IIS Commissioner/Secretary Election Department Ladakh 01982-256385 secretarypaladakh@gmail.com
    padmaangmo.iis@ladakh.gov.in    		 Civil Secretariat, Leh Ladakh.
    Sh. Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS District Election Officer/Deputy Commissioner Leh 01982-252685
    01982-252010    		 entleh@nic.in DC Office, Leh Ladakh
    Sh. Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS District Election Officer/Deputy Commissioner/ CEO LAHDC Kargil 01985-232216 entlekargil@nic.in DC Office, Kargil
    Sh. Sonam Chosjor, JKAS Deputy District Election Officer, Leh/ Electoral Registration Officer, Ladakh 01982-252049
    01982-251744    		 entleh@nic.in District Election office Leh
    Ms. Nargis Banoo, JKAS Deputy District Election Officer, Kargil 01985-232216 entlekargil@nic.in District Election Office, Kargil
    Mr. Abied Hussain OSD to Commissioner/ Secretary Election Department Ladakh 9622857476 abid.kakapori@ladakh.gov.in
    secy.techeduc@gmail.com    		 Room no.09, Civil Secretariat, Leh Ladakh, Pin Code: 194101

    Powers And Duties

    Election Department

    Union Territory of Ladakh – Organizational Structure

    Leadership and Management

    Department Head

    The Department is headed by Administrative Secretary (Presently, Ms. Padma Angmo, IIS Commissioner/Secretary ELECTION).

    Support Team

    The Administrative Secretary is assisted in the administrative and policy matters by the following teams of officers with different subject matters:

    1. Stanzin Donsal – Sr. Accounts Officer ELECTION (Deals with all finance related matters of ELECTION)
    2. Ghulam Mohd – AD Planning ELECTION (Deals with all Planning related matters of ELECTION)
    3. Abied Hussain – OSD ELECTION (Deals with General Administrative matters of the Department)

    Key Officials Directory

    RTI

    Right to Information Act 2005

    Election Department – Union Territory of Ladakh

    RTI Section

    Any citizen can seek information pertaining to Department of Election in terms of the relevant provision of Right to Information Act, 2005.

    The details of the 1st Appellate Authority and Public Information Officer, Department of Election are given below:

    1st Appellate Authority

    Name Smt. Padma Angmo, IIS
    Designation Commissioner/Secretary ELECTION
    Phone/Mobile no. 01982-256385
    Email secretarypaladakh@gmail.com
    padmaangmo.iis@ladakh.gov.in
    Address Civil Secretariat, Leh Ladakh, Pin Code: 194101

    Public Information Officer

    Name Mr. Abied Hussain
    Designation OSD Election Department Ladakh
    Phone/Mobile no. 9622857476
    Email abid.kakapori@ladakh.gov.in
    secy.techeduc@gmail.com
    Address Room no.09, Civil Secretariat, Leh Ladakh, Pin Code: 194101

    About RTI Process

    How to File an RTI Application

    1. Prepare your application in writing (English, Hindi, or local language)
    2. Address it to the Public Information Officer (PIO)
    3. Clearly specify the information sought
    4. Pay the prescribed fee (if applicable)
    5. Submit via post, email, or in person

    Response Timeline

    • Normal cases: 30 days from receipt of application
    • Life and liberty cases: 48 hours
    • Third party information: 40 days

    Appeal Process

    If unsatisfied with the PIO’s response, you can file first appeal with the Appellate Authority within 30 days. Further appeals can be made to the Information Commission.

    Contact Information

    Primary Contact Points

    Officer Role Contact
    Smt. Padma Angmo Appellate Authority 01982-256385
    Mr. Abied Hussain Public Information Officer 9622857476

    Office Address

    Election Department
    Civil Secretariat, Leh Ladakh
    Pin Code: 194101
    Union Territory of Ladakh

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