Building A Home Or Shop In Rural Ladakh? New Land-Use Rules Explained

New land-use rules in rural Ladakh allow the Chief Secretary and Divisional Commissioner to approve land-use changes for plots up to two acres outside municipal limits.

The change simplifies the approval process for building homes or shops, reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

The rules apply specifically to plots outside municipal limits, affecting rural areas of the union territory.

This is likely to impact real estate and construction in Ladakh.