Srinagar, May 28 -- In a significant development, the Union Government and leadership of Ladakh have reached an understanding on domicile requirements in the Union Territory.
The understanding over eligibility criteria for domicile status in Ladakh UT was reached during a meeting chaired by Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.
Sources said that both the sides have agreed that a person will be required to live in Ladakh for a continuous period of 15 years from 2019 onwards to qualify as domicile of Ladakh.
Talking to KNO, Chief Executive Councilor, Hill Council, Kargil Dr. Jaffar Akhoon said the issue of domicile has been settled for recruitment purposes.
"We forcefully pushed for a 30- year continuo...