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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: 373-LA(GAD) of 2026:- Allocation of Departments to Sh. Arava Gopi Krishna, IAS and assignment of additional charges – reg. 13/08/2026
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    Circular No. 12-LA(GAD) of 2026:-Independence Day Celebrations, 2026 – Attendance of Officers/Officials and Conduct of Functions at UT, District, Sub-Divisional, Tehsil and Block Levels. 12/08/2026
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    Order No.:-364-LA (GAD) of 2026:-Transfer/Posting and assignment of Additional Charge of Posts. reg. 08/08/2026
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    Order No: – 362-LA(GAD) of 2026:- Duty of Officers on Independence Day Celebrations 2026. 07/08/2026
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    Order No: 361 – LA(GAD) of 2026:- Constitution of a Joint Committee for overseeing the transfer of assets, records and other related matters pertaining to the State Medicinal Plant Board (SMPB). 05/08/2026
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    Government Order No. 358 -LA(GAD) of 2026:-Ad hoc/ officiating promotion of section officer to the post of Assistant Director/Under Secretary in the Junior Scale. 05/08/2026
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    Notification of J&K Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011 in respect of PHE. 05/08/2026
    Accessible Version : View (801 KB) 
    Circular No: -11-LA (GAD) of 2026:- Public Services and Auto Appeal System under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. 04/08/2026
    Accessible Version : View (755 KB) 
    Circular No: 10 – LA (GAD) of 2026:-Reopening of PRS Portal for Submission of Annual Property Returns (APR) for the year 2025. 29/07/2026
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    Order No .: 345 – LA(GAD) of 2026:-Designation of Administrative Department for matters relating to the Haj Committee, UT of Ladakh. 29/07/2026
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