Autonomous Council
The Union Cabinet has approved the constitutional amendment which seeks to increase the powers of the autonomous council recently.
The amendment to Article 280 and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution has been approved.
It will significantly improve the financial resources and powers of the autonomous districts councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura, fulfilling longstanding aspirations of the tribal population in these Northeastern states.
At least 1/3rd of the seats will be reserved for women in the village and municipal councils in the Sixth Schedule areas of Assam, Mizoram and Tripura.
At least two of the nominated members in all autonomous councils in the North East Sixth Schedule areas will also be reserved for women resulting in empowerment of women.
There will be State Election Commissions for holding elections to the autonomous councils, village and municipal councils in the areas of Assam, Mizoram and Tripura.
There will be a provision for anti-defection too.
Meghalaya has for the time being kept out of the purview of the provision for elected village and municipal councils and one-third reservations for women.
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