Lai Autonomous District (Village Councils) Act, 2007
Lai Autonomous District (Village Councils) Act, 2007
The Lai Autonomous District (Village Councils) Act, 2007, establishes the legal framework for local self-governance within the Lai Autonomous District in Mizoram. It defines the structure, election, and responsibilities of Village Councils, which serve as the primary administrative and judicial bodies at the village level. The Act mandates these councils to oversee public health, sanitation, infrastructure, and the management of communal resources like land and water. It also empowers councils to enforce customary laws through Village Courts and organize community labor. For the ordinary citizen, this Act dictates how their local representatives are chosen, their civic duties, and the rules governing village life.
Chapter 1 NONE →
Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT OF VILLAGE COUNCIL →
- 3Constitution of Village Council
- 4The other nominated members shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Lai Autonomous District Council on the recommendation of the President of the Village Council immediately.
- 5Removal of members
- 6Such member shall not be entitled to enjoy remuneration during the period he/she is not allowed to attend the meeting as a member.
- 7Tenure of membership for Elected and Nominated member
- 8A member nominated to a Village Council under the provision of sub-section (3) of section-3 shall hold office during the pleasure of the Executive Committee.
- 9Executive Body; Legislative functions; Judicial functions
- 10Dissolution of Village Council
- 11Provided that pending of the election of Village Council the Executive Committee may authorise any employee of the Lai Autonomous District Council as specified above.
- 12For each or any of the above duties and functions, the Village Council may appoint a separate Committee which shall be responsible for implementing its decisions.
- 13Sanitation
- 14A sanitation committee shall be appointed by the Village Council if necessary.
Chapter III CONDUCT OF BUSINESS →
- 15Meeting of the Village Council
- 16Maintenance of Order
- 17On receipt of such report, the Executive Committee may, if it deems necessary suspend the member for any period considered reasonable.
- 18The Secretary shall, keep the Village Council Fund and the accounts which shall be opened for inspection as and when any member of a Village Council considers necessary.
- 19Duties of Secretary
- 20Village Site
- 21Allotment of House-site or Land
- 22Provided further that in doing so the Executive Committee shall consult with the village concerned.
- 23In fixing the boundaries of the village, the Executive Committee may appoint Boundary Commission and the report and finding of the Commission shall be laid before the Council in Session.
- 24Remuneration of Member
- 25The District Council from time to time shall, have the power to determine entitlement of the remuneration and privileges of President, Vice President, members, Secretary, Tlangau and Khaw Upa.
- 26Removal of Doubt and Difficulty
- 27Repeal and Saving
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