Insertion of the New Section 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 in the Principal act

The following new section, viz section 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 shall be inserted in the principal act. as under: Section 23: There may be a "Tribal Council" for every recognized Naga tribe, and also one or more apex tribal council(s) comprising of the federation or union of two or more tribal councils. Section 24: The composition, tenure and method of constitution of the tribal council and apex tribal councils, their powers, duties and functions etc. shall be as per the traditions, customary practices and usages of the tribes concerned. Section 25: It shall be the duty of every tribal council or apex tribal councils and apex tribal council to submit the name and addresses of its office bearers to the Deputy Commissioner of the district concern and to the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, including any changes that may take place at any time thereafter. On receipt of this information, it shall be acknowledged by the Home department in writing, and in the absence of any order to the contrary, such written acknowledgement shall be deemed to the conveyance of Government's recognition to the tribal council or apex tribal council. Section 26: In addition to their normal duties and functions, as may be prescribed in their respective constitutions, and/ or in accordance with their traditions, customary practice and usages, every tribal council, including the apex tribal council(s), shall assist the State Government and in various agencies, in the matter of maintenance of law and order in the society, maintenance of peace and communal /tribal harmony, the settlement of disputes, and case involving breaches of customary laws and usages, and in any other matter of public importance, where its assistance is sought. Section 27: It shall be legitimate for the State government to extent financial assistance or any other assistance, as may be deemed fit, to any tribal council.