The ASSAM NAGARA RAJ ACT, 2007
assam · 2007
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Assam Nagara Raj Act, 2007.
- S. 3The section mandates the State Government to define ward areas and their territorial extent based on electoral roll residency.
- S. 4There shall be an Area Sabha Representative for each Area
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the process for registered voters to file nominations for the Area Sabha Representative position, including eligibility and submission procedures.
- S. 7(1) In the event of the failure of the State Election Commission, or the agency appointf"
- S. 8Functions 9
- S. 12Section 12 establishes Ward Committees in municipal bodies, with each consisting of a ward representative and up to ten civil society members.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates Ward Committees to develop and implement Ward Plans, budgets, and infrastructure maps, and prepare meeting agendas.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Chairperson to issue fines notices and recover unpaid fines as land revenue arrears.
- S. 19The Chairperson shall set the agenda for each Ward Committee meeting
- S. 20Section 20 mandates Ward Committee meetings three weeks before budget preparation to discuss past reports.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the procedure for conducting meetings of the Ward Committee.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates notice, participation, minutes, grievance handling, and fines for Ward Committee meetings in Assam Nagara Raj Act.