Junior Assistant aspirants from Kargil call on Hon’ble Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd)

Leh, April 9, 2025: A delegation of aspirants for the post of Junior Assistant called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), to express their concerns regarding delays in implementing the Hon’ble High Court’s order on the matter of appointments by the LAHD-SSRB Kargil.
Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS; Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG Dr. L Franklin, IAS and Additional Secretary Law Sh. Shashi Kant Bhagat were present during the meeting.
The aspirants highlighted the issue about the 96 Junior Assistant posts advertised by LAHD-SSRB Kargil in 2024. Out of these, only 66 posts were filled through direct recruitment, while 30 were filled through promotion, which they asserted was in violation of the direct recruitment quota. This discrepancy was legally challenged by the aspirants in the Hon’ble High Court and the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), resulting in a favorable ruling for them.
During their interaction, the aspirants requested the HLG’s intervention to ensure the swift implementation of the court’s order. They emphasised the need for timely action to resolve the matter in accordance with the judicial directives.
In response, the HLG assured the delegation of his commitment to ensuring that the Hon’ble Court’s directives are duly implemented. Furthermore, he advised the aspirants to meet with the Deputy Commissioner of Kargil for further discussions and follow-up on the issue.