Delegation of Powers of the appropriate Government under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 to LG of the UT of Ladakh

**Summary of Ministry of Home Affairs Notification S.O. 2707(E)** **Date of Publication:** May 29, 2026 **Authority:** Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India **Gazette Reference:** No. 2614 (Part II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)) **File Reference:** [F. No. 12011/01/2026-L] **Overview** In accordance with clause (1) of Article 239 of the Constitution of India, the President has issued a directive regarding the administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh. This notification delegates specific legislative and executive powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh concerning the protection of transgender rights. **Key Provisions** * **Delegation of Power:** The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh is authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the "appropriate Government." * **Legal Framework:** This delegation is specifically under the **Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (40 of 2019)**. * **Scope of Authority:** The Lieutenant Governor is empowered to formulate rules under the aforementioned Act. This authority is restricted exclusively to the jurisdiction of the Union Territory of Ladakh. * **Administrative Oversight:** The exercise of these powers is subject to the control of the President of India and will remain in effect until further orders are issued. **Official Documentation Details** * **Signatory:** Prashant Lokhande, Additional Secretary. * **Registration Number:** REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99. * **Publication IDs:** CG-DL-E-29052026-272934. * **Publisher:** Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi, and printed at the Government of India Press, Mayapuri, New Delhi.

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