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The Nagaland Tribal Area Range & Village Council Act , 1966

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This Act provides for the establishment and functioning of local governance bodies, specifically Tribal, Area, Range, and Village Councils, within the Kohima and Mokokchung districts of Nagaland. It empowers the state government to frame rules regarding council elections, member qualifications, administrative procedures, and the resolution of disputes involving customary laws. These councils are tasked with proposing welfare schemes, assisting local authorities in public development projects, and helping settle local disputes. By formalizing these governance structures from the village to the tribal level, the law promotes grassroots democracy, preserves tribal administrative traditions, and supports community-led socio-economic development.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of Tribal, Area, Range & Village Councils
  4. 4. Duties and Functions of Tribal, Area, Range and Village Councils
  5. 5. Power to make rules

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