The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, on the directions of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, has extended by another 30 days the period for submission of comments and suggestions on the Draft Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Nautor Regularisation) Rules, 2026.

The extended consultation period will now remain open until November 1, 2026, allowing stakeholders additional time to examine the draft Rules and submit their views and suggestions.

The decision follows representations and requests from various stakeholders, including the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA), Anjuman Imamia, Leh, and other concerned organisations, seeking additional time to study the draft Rules.
Stakeholders have been requested to submit their comments and suggestions, if any, to the Revenue Department by November 1, 2026. Submissions may be made through email at secy-rev.ladakh@gov.in.

The Revenue Department had placed the Draft Rules in the public domain on September 4, 2026, with the objective of establishing a clear, transparent and uniform framework for the regularisation of eligible Nautor land holdings across the Union Territory.

The Lieutenant Governor said the extension of the consultation period reflects the Administration’s commitment to hearing the views of the people of Ladakh and considering their concerns and suggestions before finalising the Rules.

“The Nautor issue is closely connected with the lives, livelihoods and aspirations of the people of Ladakh. We want every genuine concern, suggestion and apprehension to be heard and examined carefully,” L-G Saxena said.

The proposed Rules seek to provide a one-time mechanism for regularisation of eligible Nautor land occupied before the cut-off date of October 27, 2020, following the repeal of the J&K Tenancy Act, 1980.

Under the draft framework, eligible holders may be granted proprietary rights over Nautor land up to 10 acres, while land beyond the 10-acre limit may be considered for leasehold allotment in accordance with the Rules.