Preamble

The Nagaland Village Councils (fourth Amendment) Act, 2009. (Act No. 2 of 2010.) Received the assent of the Governor oMagaland on 09/12/2009 and published in theNagaland Gazette Extraordinary dated: 18'" of March, 20 10. To amend theNagalandVillage Council Act, 1978 (Nagaland Act No. 01 of 1997) Whereas it is considered expedient to amend the Nagaland Village Councils Act, 1978,in orderto give legal status and recognition toNagaTribal Councils constituted underNaga customary practices and usages, and also make provisions for removal of chairmanoWdlage councils. It is herby enacted in the sixtieth year of Republic of India, as follows: Short Title & Commencement 1. (I) This Act may be called theNagalandVillage Council (FourthAmendment) Act, 2009 01) it shall extent to the whole ofNagaland. I) It shall come into force with effect from its notification in theNagaland Gazette.