Context: The recent amendment by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council highlights the constitutional framework of the Sixth Schedule governing tribal areas.
About Sixth Schedule:
- Basis: Based on recommendations of the Bordoloi Committee.
- Coverage: Applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram (AMTM).
- Nature: Provides autonomous governance — “State within a State” model.
- Composition: ADCs have 30 members (26 elected + 4 nominated by Governor).
- Tenure: Elected members serve 5 years; nominated members serve at Governor’s pleasure.
- Powers: Legislative, Judicial, Financial powers over land, forests, customs, local governance.
- Governor’s Role: Can reorganize districts, assent laws, dissolve councils.
Source: (The Indian Express, The Hindu, Live Mint)
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