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    Hospitality And Protocol

    1. Hospitality and Protocol Department

    Primary Responsibilities:

    – Official Courtesies:- Extending formal hospitality to State Guest dignitaries visiting the region
    – Protocol Arrangements:- Ensuring seamless execution of all protocol-related activities
    – Reception Services: –Managing welcome and reception of visiting dignitaries
    – Accommodation Coordination:- Arranging suitable lodging for official guests
    – Transportation Management:- Providing transportation services for dignitaries
    – Event Coordination:- Organizing and managing official events and functions

    ### Operational Framework:-
    All activities are conducted in accordance with established Government norms and procedures to maintain protocol standards.

    ## 2. Estate Department

     Primary Responsibilities:-
    – Property Management-: Oversight of Government residential and non-residential buildings
    – Maintenance Services:- Ensuring proper upkeep and maintenance of Government properties
    – Allotment Administration:- Managing the allocation of Government accommodation
    – Building Management:- Supervision of all Government-owned buildings and properties

    ### Key Function:-
    Providing suitable Government accommodation to officers and officials deputed to the UT of Ladakh, ensuring their smooth relocation and settlement.

    ## Interdepartmental Coordination
    Both departments work collaboratively to ensure:
    – Seamless hospitality services for official guests
    – Proper accommodation facilities for Government personnel
    – Compliance with established administrative procedures
    – Efficient resource utilization

    ## Contact Information

    Ladakh Officials Contact Information

    Secretariat Level

    S.No. Name of the Officer/Official Designation Contact Number E. mail
    01 Sh. Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, (IAS) Administrative Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department 01982-259220 admsecyhnpestatesutl@gmail.com
    02 Ms. Huma Khan, JKAS Under Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department huma.khan@jk.gov.in

    Directorate Level

    S.No. Name of the Officer/Official Designation Contact Number E. mail
    01 Sh. Zakir Hussain, JKAS Joint Director, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department zakirsamrah.123@k.gov.in
    02 Sh. Tsewang Chosgain Accounts officer, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department tsewang.chosgain2@ladakh.gov
    03 Sh. Imran Ali Statistical Assistant, Hospitality and Protocol/Estate Department imran.ali8567@ladakh.gov.in
    General Administration Department
    Title Date View / Download
    Order No: 237 – LA(GAD) of 2026:- Transfers / Postings / Assigning of Additional Charges to the Officers … reg. 13/05/2026
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    Circular No: 08 – LA (GAD) of 2026:- Reopening of PRS Portal for Submission of Annual Property Returns (APR) for the year 2025. 05/05/2026
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    S.O. 185:- Notification for Appointment of Members to the Ladakh Union Territory Haj Committee, 2026. 05/05/2026
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    Order No: 226- LA(GAD) of 2026:- Transfers / Postings / Assigning of Additional Charges to the Officers … reg. 04/05/2026
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    CORRIGENDUM:- modification of Para 3 of this Department’s Office Memorandum issued under file No.A-120-11/2/2026-GAD SEC dated 25.03.2026. 30/04/2026
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    OFFICE MEMORANDUM:- Clarification regarding prospective effect of S.O.165 D:- 20.03.2026, on removal of max educational qualification and its implication on undertakings sub in previous recruitments. 25/04/2026
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    Order No: 224 – LA(GAD) of 2026:- Designation of Public Works (R&B) Department (PWD) as Nodal Department for implementation of “Call Before You Dig (CBuD)” at UT Level. 30/04/2026
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    Order No. 221-LA(GD) of 2026: Transfer & Posting/Assigning Additional Charge ..reg 28/04/2026
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    Circular No: 07- LA (GAD) of 2026:- Circular regarding Inauguration of the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata (Buddha). 28/04/2026
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    Circular No: 06 – LA(GAD) of 2026:-Seeking nominations / recommendations for Padma Awards – 2027. 27/04/2026
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