Ladakh directs HIAL to pause Desert Flower School activities pending court proceedings

Education · First reported 3 Nov, 11:48 · Updated 12:10

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The Ladakh administration directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL) to stop activities at Desert Flower School while a matter concerning the institute remains before the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. The notice cited activities allegedly begun without required approvals and instructed HIAL to maintain the status quo.

A notice issued by the Leh Tehsildar on November 1, 2026, told HIAL founder and CEO Gitanjali J Angmo not to undertake further activities at Desert Flower School pending the court matter.
The administration said classes and other activities had started without the required consent, clearances or approvals.
Angmo had sought an NOC or clearance on September 22 for proposed members of the school's Managing Committee, according to the notice account.
The administration directed Angmo to maintain the status quo and avoid actions that could prejudice the case; the case remains pending before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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Key facts

Notice date: November 1, 2026
School: Desert Flower School, Phyang
Institution: Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL)
Court: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Earlier request: Angmo sought an NOC or clearance on September 22 for proposed Managing Committee members.