The North-Eastern Council Act, 1971
An Act to provide for the setting up of a Council for the north-eastern areas of India to be called the North-Eastern Council and for matters connected therewith.
Administered by. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region · Other Acts of 1971
Preamble
THE NORTH-EASTERN COUNCIL ACT, 1971
ACT NO. 84 OF 1971
[30th December, 1971.] An Act to provide for the setting up of a Council for the north-eastern areas of India to be called the North-Eastern Council and for matters connected therewith.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows:--
What this Act covers
Summary of The North-Eastern Council Act, 1971
Objective:
Establish the North-Eastern Council to promote the economic and social development of the North-Eastern Region of India, comprising the States of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Key Provisions:
1. Establishment of the North-Eastern Council:
• Comprises the Governors of the constituent States, the Union Minister for Development of North-Eastern Region (DONER), and other nominated members.
• Chairman: Governor of Assam (by rotation among State Governors in some amendments).
2. Functions: - Economic and Social Development: Identify and prioritize projects for the region's development.
• Coordination: Between Central Government and State Governments on regional development.
• Advice: On matters related to the region's development to the Central Government.
3. Powers: - To make recommendations for the development of the region.
• To undertake or support surveys, studies, and research for development projects.
4. Administration and Finance: - The Council is aided by a Secretariat.
• Funds are allocated from the Central Government for its operations and recommended projects.
Amendments and Impact:
• Amendments have expanded the Council's scope, including the addition of new member states and broadening its developmental roles.
• Impact: Varied, with successes in infrastructure development and challenges in effectively addressing the region's complex socio-economic and security issues.
Sections
Type to filter. 8 sections.
Rules made under this Act
1 set of Rules. India Code publishes Rules as a record and a document rather than as text, so these are indexed here and not reproduced. All Rules.
- Rules of procedure of NEC2017
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