Assam passes Bills allowing Guv to head autonomous councils if polls late

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The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed amendment Bills related to seven autonomous councils, authorising the governor to take over the functioning of these bodies if holding of elections is found to be "impractical" even at the end of the mandated extended term of the elected committees.

Tribal Affairs Minister Ranoj Pegu, who introduced the Bills, said that there is a provision of extending the term of the elected councils running these bodies for a maximum of one year.

"The problem will arise if elections cannot be held even after the end of the extended period.

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Published On: 2025-03-06 @ 19:02:53 (5 hours ago)

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