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Ladakh authorities have directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, to halt activities at Desert Flower School in Leh until a land dispute is resolved by the High Court. The notice, issued to Gitanjali J. Angmo, HIAL's founder and CEO, cites concerns that starting classes could prejudice the ongoing court case. The school had sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for its activities, which has not been granted. Gitanjali dismissed the notice as 'baseless' and claimed a response had been sent, blaming authorities for the delay in issuing the NOC. The land dispute stems from the cancellation of HIAL's land allotment in August 2025, which the institute challenged in court. The authorities have accused HIAL of occupying the land without paying dues. Meanwhile, Wangchuk has been involved in advocating for statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
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