The Mizoram (Village Councils) (Amendment) Act, 1991

The Mizoram (Village Councils) (Amendment) Act, 1991

This amendment establishes rules for how many council members villages should have based on the number of houses in each village, ranging from 4 members for small villages to 15 for very large ones. It changes selection procedures to allow government nomination of up to three members if elections cannot be held, and gives the government authority to abolish or merge small village councils. Additionally, the Act updates administrative rules to lower the voting age from twenty-one to eighteen years. These changes help the state better manage village governance while keeping administrative practices aligned with current population needs and democratic practices.

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