The Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995
assam · 1995
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- S. 1(l)' T)Jis Act may be called the Mising Autonomous Council Act, 1995
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995.
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- S. 4(1) There shall be a Village Council for each block of villages, each village having 50% or more Mising population
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the General Council as a corporate entity with perpetual succession and legal powers to own property and conduct business.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the composition, election, and roles of members in the General Council of the Missing Autonomous Council.
- S. 7Section 7 sets the five-year term for the General Council, allows immediate resignation for top officials if they leave, and permits a one-year extension if elections are impracticable.
- S. 8Section 8 allows any member of the General Council to resign by giving written notice, specifying the effective date of resignation.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the process for removing and appealing the removal of members from the General Council of the autonomous council.
- S. 10Section 10 prescribes salaries, allowances, and service terms for the Chief Executive Councillor and others.
- S. 11Section 11 details the process for filling vacant positions in the council and outlines the chief executive councillor's responsibilities.
- S. 12Education including Primary Schools, 13
- S. 13(1) The General Council shall meet at least once in every three months for transaction of its business
- S. 14Section 14 requires General Council members to take an oath or affirmation before assuming their seats.
- S. 15Section 15 sets the quorum for General Council meetings at 10 members and decisions by a simple majority.
- S. 16The section allows the government to designate any location within the Council Area as the headquarters of the General Council.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes a secretariat for the Mising Autonomous Council, headed by a Principal Secretary, with specified roles and terms of appointment.
- S. 18Section 18 grants the General Council executive authority over administration within the council area.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the General Council's duties to develop the Council Area, regulate trade, and promote Mising community customs and recruitment.
- S. 20Section 20 empowers the General Council to collect taxes, tolls, fees, and rates within the Council Area, subject to government regulations.
- S. 21Section 21 allows the government to delegate any non-enumerated function to the General Council or its officers.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the General Council to acquire, hold, or dispose of valuable property and enter into contracts, subject to government approval.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the General Council to create bye-laws for specified matters, subject to government approval and publication in the Official Gazette.
- S. 24(1) The Executive Council shall consist of the Chief Executive Councillor, tive Cou ncil
- S. 25Section 25 details the conditions under which a member of the Executive Council can resign or cease to hold office.
- S. 26(1) The executive powers of the General Council shall vest in the Executive Council
- S. 27Section 27 designates the Chief Executive Councillor as head of the Mising Autonomous Council and outlines his powers and duties.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Executive Council to authorize the Chief Executive Councillor to act in anticipation of approval.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the Executive Council to meet quarterly and requires seven days' notice for each meeting.
- S. 30Section 30 sets the quorum for Executive Council meetings at three members, including the Chief Executive Councillor.
- S. 31Section 31 establishes the Village Council as a corporate body with perpetual succession and legal identity to own and manage property.
- S. 32Section 32 details the composition, election, and allowances for members of the Village Council in the Mising Autonomous Council Act.
- S. 33Section 33 sets the five-year term for Village Councils, allows for one-year extensions if elections are impractical, and ties council presidents' terms to their membership status.
- S. 34Section 34 allows any Village Council member to resign by giving written notice, specifying the effective date of resignation.
- S. 35Section 35 outlines the process for removing and appealing the removal of Village Council Presidents or Vice-Presidents in Assam.
- S. 37Section 37 details the salaries, terms, and duties of the President and Vice-President of the Village Council in Assam.
- S. 39(1) The Village Council shall meet at least once in every month for transac- tion of its business
- S. 40Section 40 mandates village council members to take an oath before assuming office, as prescribed by the Governor.
- S. 41Section 41 sets the quorum for Village Council meetings at four members and decisions by a majority vote.
- S. 42Section 42 establishes the office of the Village Council, appoints a Secretary, and outlines their roles and responsibilities.
- S. 44Subject to the general policy of the Government and subject to the general
- S. 50Section 50 specifies the electoral rolls and electorates for Village Council and General Council elections under the Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995.
- S. 51Section 51 outlines voting eligibility and disqualifications for elections under the Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995.
- S. 52Section 52 outlines the election process for members of the General and Village Councils under the act.
- S. 54Section 54 of The Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995, specifies the disqualifications for election to Village or General Councils in Assam.
- S. 55Where the office of any member becomes vacant by reason of his death, vacancies
- S. 56Section 56 validates actions taken by council members before being barred due to court-ordered election annulment.
- S. 57Section 57 declares that elected Village and General Council members' names, once published in the Official Gazette, constitute the councils.
- S. 58Section 58 mandates that a council member's seat becomes vacant if elected to higher office after 14 days of publication.
- S. 59Section 59 of The Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995 outlines the process and grounds for challenging elections in Village and General Councils.
- S. 60Section 60 establishes two funds for the General Council and Village Councils under the Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995.
- S. 63Section 63 outlines the budget preparation and approval process for General and Village Councils in Assam.
- S. 65The Governmet shall have the general power to issue instructions from time instruction
- S. 66Section 66 protects non-tribal citizens' rights in language, culture, and trade within the Council Area; Section 67 vests specified properties in the General Council.
- S. 68Section 68 allows the Governor to dissolve councils and assume their powers if administration is disrupted, subject to legislative approval.
- S. 69Section 69 mandates that upon dissolution, council members vacate offices, and the Governor appoints new authorities to exercise council powers.
- S. 70Section 70 mandates the government to consult the General Council on laws affecting Mising community practices, customs, and land ownership.
- S. 71Subject to the provisions of the law for the time being in force the General services
- S. 72Section 72 deems certain council officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 73Section 73 ensures that vacancies or irregularities in council constitutions do not invalidate their actions.
- S. 74Section 74 protects councils and their members from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 75Section 75 mandates that any interpretation disputes of the Act or its rules are referred to the Government for a final decision.
- S. 76Section 76 allows the Government to issue orders to resolve any issues implementing the act.
- S. 77Section 77 mandates the General Council to protect the demographic makeup of its jurisdiction, with state laws prevailing in case of conflicts.
- S. 79Section 79 mandates rules made under the act to be laid before the State Legislature for fourteen days for potential modification or annulment.
- S. 80Section directs the government to form an interim Mising Executive Council by nomination to oversee village councils until permanent ones are established.
- S. 81Section 81 ensures that laws apply to the Council Area unless explicitly excluded.
- S. 82(1) The Mising Autonomous Council Ordinance, 1995 Assam ~dtI (Assam
- S. 1951Section declares election void if improperly affected by various corrupt practices or non-compliance, and may elect another candidate instead.
- S. 1971Section mandates the Government to submit council reports to the Comptroller and Auditor General for review and transmit them to councils for feedback before presenting to the State Legislature.
- S. 1994Section defines key terms used in the Missing Autonomous Council Act, 1995, including 'General Council,' 'Government,' and 'Village Council Area.'