Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has approved the grant of notional annual increments for the probation period to employees appointed under the Jammu & Kashmir Special Recruitment Rules, 2015 (SRO-202).

The decision marks a significant step towards ensuring fairness and service parity among government employees in the Union Territory. By recognising notional increments for the probation period, the Administration has addressed a long-pending issue affecting employees appointed under SRO-202, acknowledging their legitimate service entitlements.

The approval underscores the UT Administration’s commitment to building a transparent, equitable, and employee-friendly governance framework. The move is expected to create a level playing field for employees in Ladakh and align their service benefits with established principles of administrative justice.

In his message, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the Administration remains committed to safeguarding the legitimate rights of employees and strengthening institutional fairness. He stated that the decision reflects the government’s resolve to boost morale, enhance efficiency, and uphold equity in public service. He also directed the concerned departments to issue the necessary orders and implement the decision in a time-bound manner.

The measure is expected to benefit a substantial number of employees appointed under SRO-202 and further streamline service conditions in the Union Territory.