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Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council

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Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
Chief Executive Member
Tuliram Ronghang, BJP[1]
Structure
Seats26 Members
Political groups
  • Government (26)
  •   BJP (26)[2]
Elections
Last election
June 2022
Next election
2027
Meeting place
Diphu, Assam
Website
karbianglong.co.in

Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) is an autonomous district council in the state of Assam, India for development and protection of tribals living in area namely Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong district. The council is constituted under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India and administratively functions under the Government of Assam. Its headquarters is in Diphu, Karbi Anglong district. The total administrative area of the Council is 10,434 sq. km with a population of 961,275 as of 2011.

History

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The Government of India passed a bill in Lok Sabha in the year 1951 and Sri. Rajendra Prasad, His Excellency the President of India assented to the creation of United Mikir and North Cachar Hills District. In 1970, the district of United Mikir and North Cachar Hills district was bifurcated into two separate districts under banner as "Mikir Hills" and "North Cachar Hills" district. In 1976, the Mikir Hill district was again rechristened as "Karbi Anglong District" w.e.f. 14 October 1976 vide Govt. Notification No. TAD/R/115/74/47 Dtd. 14-10-1976. Thus, Karbi Anglong became a full fledged separate district in the Indian state of Assam with its headquarter at Diphu.[citation needed]

It was formed with the name Karbi Anglong District Council on 17 November 1951. Later changed to Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council on 23 June 1952, which is now celebrated as its foundation day.[3] After Signing of M.O.U. between Government of India, Government of Assam and United People's Democratic Solidarity, it was renamed to Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council.[4] It has administrative functions over two districts, Karbi Anglong district and West Karbi Anglong district.[5]

On 1 April 1996, the Karbi Anglong District Council was renamed as the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council [KAAC] by an Act of Parliament by incorporating into the Sixth Schedule in the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1995 (42 of 1995) of the Constitution of India granting greater autonomy to the Council vide Govt. Notification No. HAD.57/95/63-64, dtd. 29.06.1995, and entrusted 30 (thirty) more department to Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council along with other sponsored schemes for the welfare of indigenous people. Further, a tripartite Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) was signed between the Central Government, Government of Assam and United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in the presence of Union Home Minister Shri P. Chidambaram and Assam Chief Minister Shri Tarun Gogoi in accordance with which the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council will be re-christened as KARBI ANGLONG AUTONOMOUS TERRITORIAL COUNCIL.[citation needed]

On 15 August 2015, the district was further bifurcated into two districts, namely Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong Districts. As such the purview of the present Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) has jurisdiction over two full fledged districts.[citation needed]

Structure

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Executive branch

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Heading the Executive Wing of the ADC is the Executive Committee whose duties are similar to those of the Cabinet of the State. The head of the Executive Committee, that is, the Chief Executive Member is elected by majority votes by the Council in Session and such election is to be approved by the Governor of the State. The Chief Executive Member then nominates Members of the Executive Committee from amongst the members of the Council. The Executive Committee remains in Office as long as they enjoy the majority support of Members of the Council.

List of Chief Executive Members

The list of politicians that served as the CEM of KAAC is given below:[6]

Sl. No. Name From To
1 Sri. Khor Sing Terang 23 June 1952 28 November 1955
2 Sri. Nihang Rongphar 15 December 1955 25 June 1956
3 Sri. Chatra Sing Teron 26 June 1956 15 September 1957
4 Sri. Nihang Rongphar 25 June 1957 2 December 1957
5 Sri. Chandra Sing Teron 3 May 1957 25 June 1962
6 Sri. Dhaniram Rongpi 26 June 1962 21 March 1971
7 Sri. Dhaniram Rongpi 24 March 1971 22 September 1972
8 Sri. Joysing Doloi 12 December 1972 04 May 1978
9 Sri. Khorsing Bey 11 May 1978 24 September 1979
10 Sri. Bidya Sing Engleng 28 September 1979 13 December 1979
11 Sri. Bidya Sing Engleng 18 January 1980 2 January 1981
12 Sri. Biren Sing Engti 3 March 1981 16 January 1983
13 Sri. Bidya Sing Engleng 26 February 1983 27 February 1983
14 Sri. Bidya Sing Engleng 28 January 1984 7 August 1985
15 Sri. Khor Sing Engti 9 August 1985 11 September 1985
16 Sri. Mongal Sing Engti 15 November 1985 26 November 1986
17 Sri. Bidya Sing Engleng 5 December 1986 22 January 1989
18 Dr. Jayanta Rongpi 25 January 1989 11 June 1996
19 Sri. Jotson Bey 21 June 1996 29 July 2000
20 Sri. Mojari Hanse 31 July 2000 15 March 2001
21 Sri. Khor Sing Engti 11 January 2002 18 March 2002
22 Sri. Khor Sing Engti 19 March 2002 17 May 2006
23 Sri. Sum Ronghang 3 June 2006 19 January 2007
24 Sri. Mongal Sing Engti 23 January 2007 12 January 2009
25 Sri. Joy Ram Engleng 13 January 2009 12 January 2012
26 Sri. Joy Ram Engleng 20 January 2012 15 October 2013
27 Sri. Tuliram Ronghang 17 October 2013 4 July 2017
28 Sri. Tuliram Ronghang 7 July 2017 22 June 2022
29 Sri. Tuliram Ronghang 23 June 2022 Present

Legislative branch

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The Council hold a session quarterly (every four months). The Annual Budget of the Autonomous Disctrict Council has to be passed by majority votes in the session. The other duties of the Council in session are to legislate and enact laws and regulations on such powers as conferred by the Sixth Schedule. Bills on laws and regulations passed by the Council in session are sent to the Governor of the State for his assent or approval.

To run the affairs of the Legislative Secretariat, the Council in session elects a Chairman and Deputy Chairman whose duties are similar to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislature respectively. The Office of the Legislative is looked after by officers and staff headed by the Secretary Legislative.

Subjects under KAAC

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There are 30 subjects under the jurisdiction of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. The 30 subjects are listed in the table below:[7]

List of subjects under Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC)
Sl. no. Name of the Subject
1 Industry
2 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
3 Forest
4 Agriculture
5 P.W.D
6 Sericulture
7 Education (Primary, higher secondary and adult education)
8 Cultural affairs
9 Soil conservation
10 Co-operation
11 Fisheries
12 Panchayat and rural development including DRDA
13 Handloom and textile
14 Health and family welfare
15 Public health engineering
16 Irrigation
17 Social welfare
18 Flood control
19 Sports and youth welfare
20 Weights and measures
21 Food and civil supplies
22 Town and country planning
23 College education including library, museum and archaeology
24 Land reforms
25 Publicity and public relations
26 Printing and stationery
27 Tourism
28 Transport
29 Excise
30 Finance including sales tax, excise and professional tax

Election

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The council held their own election separate from National and State assembly. Elections are held every 5 years.

2022 Elections

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BJP swept the election by winning all 26 seat of the Council.[8] Tuliram Ronghang is appointed as Chief Executive of the council.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council". Government of Assam. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Assam: BJP wins all 26 seats in Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council polls, PM Modi says 'historic mandate'". Indian Express. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  3. ^ "KAAC celebrates 67th Foundation Day - Eastern Mirror". 23 June 2018. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Our History | Hill Areas | Government of Assam, India". Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  5. ^ "The history of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council". Archived from the original on 30 July 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  6. ^ "List of CEMs". Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. Archived from the original on 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  7. ^ "EMPOWERING AND STRENGTHENING OF PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS/AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCILS/TRADITIONAL TRIBAL GOVERNING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH EAST INDIA" (PDF). legalaffairs.gov.in. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  8. ^ Desk, India com News. "Assam KAAC Elections 2022: BJP Wins All 26 Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Seats, Congress Draws Blank". www.india.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "ABOUT KARBI ANGLONG AUTONOMOUS COUNCIL:: | Karbi Anglong District | Government Of Assam, India". karbianglong.gov.in. Archived from the original on 30 July 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
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