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    Excise Department

    Excise Department is headed by Excise Commissioner. After Jammu & Kashmir Re-organisation Act, 2019, the Jammu and Kashmir Excise has been extended in both the Union territories.

    The Excise and Taxation Officer supervise the Excise Range Leh-Kargil from only one office which is located in Leh District and comes under the administrative control of Finance Department.

    Excise Department being a major revenue-earning department apart from fulfilling its primary responsibility of revenue collection, the department controls and regulates the liquor intoxicants and discharges the responsibility of making available the same in safe quality to the consumers.

    Vision and Mission

    Vision

    • To reduce the consumption of high alcohol level beverage in Union territory of Ladakh.
    • To check bootlegging/smuggling of liquor in the Union territory of Ladakh from neighbouring States/Union territories.
    • To bring about greater social consciousness about the harmful effects of consumption of liquor and alcoholic beverages.

    Mission

    • Maximum revenue collection.
    • To provide choice of brands and places for consumption to its consumers and a level playing field to all stake holders.
    • To ease the licensing procedure for the new applicants in underserved/unserved areas.

    Key Responsibilities

    Primary Functions

    • Revenue Collection: Major revenue-earning department for the UT
    • Regulation: Control and regulation of liquor and intoxicants
    • Quality Assurance: Ensuring safe quality of alcoholic beverages for consumers
    • Licensing: Management of liquor licenses and permits
    • Enforcement: Prevention of bootlegging and smuggling activities

    Operational Structure

    • Head: Excise Commissioner
    • Supervision: Excise and Taxation Officer for Leh-Kargil range
    • Administrative Control: Finance Department
    • Office Location: Leh District (serving both Leh and Kargil)

    Strategic Objectives

    Public Health and Safety

    • Reduce consumption of high-alcohol beverages
    • Promote awareness about harmful effects of alcohol
    • Ensure safe quality standards for alcoholic products
    • Combat illicit liquor trade and consumption

    Economic Development

    • Maximize revenue generation for the UT
    • Create level playing field for all stakeholders
    • Streamline licensing processes
    • Expand services to underserved areas

    Regulatory Framework

    • Enforce excise laws and regulations
    • Prevent smuggling from neighboring states/UTs
    • Monitor and control distribution channels
    • Implement quality control measures

    Service Delivery

    Licensing Services

    • New license applications
    • License renewals and modifications
    • Compliance verification
    • Dispute resolution

    Consumer Services

    • Quality assurance of alcoholic products
    • Consumer grievance redressal
    • Information dissemination
    • Safety standards enforcement

    Enforcement Services

    • Anti-smuggling operations
    • Bootlegging prevention
    • Market monitoring
    • Legal compliance checks

    Organizational Context

    Post-Reorganization Status

    Following the Jammu & Kashmir Re-organisation Act, 2019, the Excise Department continues to operate under the extended framework serving both Union Territories with administrative adjustments.

    Geographical Coverage

    The single office in Leh District serves the entire Union Territory of Ladakh, covering both Leh and Kargil districts through centralized administration and field operations.

    Inter-Departmental Coordination

    Works closely with Finance Department for revenue management and other departments for enforcement and regulatory coordination.

    Name of the Officer Designation Contact No. Email
    Mr. Umang Narula Advisor and Finance Secretary 01982-257560
    Mr. K. Mehboob Ali Khan Excise Commissioner 01982-260888
    Mr. D C Rajath Kumar Deputy Excise Commissioner 01982-256776
    Mr. Virindar Singh Pawar Excise and Taxation Officer 01982-257636
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    General Administration Department
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    Order No.443-LA(GAD):-Deputation/repatriation of employees from UT of Ladakh. 30/09/2025
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    Order No:441-LA(GAD):-Engaging the services of Sh. Qureshi Tariq Mahmood, Special Secretary (Law) as Consultant (Law) in the Law & Justice Department, UT of Ladakh on contract basis. 30/09/2025
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    Order No:440-LA(GAD):-Assigning of Additional Charge. 30/09/2025
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    Corrigendum to Order no.153-LA(GAD) of 2025:-Deputation of Employees to UT of Ladakh. 22/09/2025
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    Order no.431-LA(GAD) of 2025:-Designation of Nodal Officer…reg. 19/09/2025
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    Order no.434-LA(GAD) of 2025:-Relieving of Officers…reg. 18/09/2025
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    Order no.433-LA(GAD) of 2025:-Transfer and postings. 19/09/2025
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    Order No:427-LA(GAD):-Assigning of Additional Charge. 17/09/2025
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    Order No.426-LA(GAD):-Transfer & Posting. 17/09/2025
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    Order No:424-LA(GAD):-Celebration of Sewa Parv from 17th September to 2nd October 2025. 17/09/2025
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