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{{Short description|Autonomous councils}}
{{Politics of India}}  
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[[File:Autonomous divisions of India.svg|301x301px|right|thumb|Autonomous councils in India]]
[[File:Autonomous divisions of India.svg|301x301px|right|thumb|Autonomous councils in India]]
[[File:NE Autonomous divisions of India.svg|266x266px|right|thumb|Autonomous councils in North East India]]
[[File:NE Autonomous divisions of India.svg|266x266px|right|thumb|Autonomous councils in North East India]]


The Sixth Schedule of the [[Constitution of India]] allows for the formation of '''autonomous administrative divisions''' which have been given autonomy within their respective [[States and union territories of India|states]].<ref name=COIS6>{{cite web| url=https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/S6.pdf| title=Sixth Schedule of The Constitution of India}}</ref> Most of these autonomous district councils are located in [[North East India]] but two are in [[Ladakh]], a region administered by India as a [[union territory]]. Presently, 10 Autonomous Councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura are formed by virtue of the Sixth Schedule<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/union-cabinet-approves-amendment-in-sixth-schedule-to-strengthen-10-north-east-autonomous-councils-5951561.html|title = Union Cabinet approves amendment in Sixth Schedule to strengthen 10 North East autonomous councils-India News , Firstpost|date = 24 January 2019}}</ref> with the rest being formed as a result of other legislation.
The Sixth Schedule of the [[Constitution of India]] allows for the formation of '''autonomous administrative divisions''' which have been given autonomy within their respective [[States and union territories of India|states]].<ref name=COIS6>{{cite web| url=https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/S6.pdf| title=Sixth Schedule of The Constitution of India}}</ref> Most of these autonomous district councils are located in [[North East India]] with the exception of two in [[Ladakh]] and one in [[West Bengal]]. Presently, 10 Autonomous Councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura are formed by virtue of the Sixth Schedule<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/union-cabinet-approves-amendment-in-sixth-schedule-to-strengthen-10-north-east-autonomous-councils-5951561.html|title = Union Cabinet approves amendment in Sixth Schedule to strengthen 10 North East autonomous councils-India News , Firstpost|date = 24 January 2019}}</ref> with the rest being formed as a result of other legislations.


==Powers and competencies==
==Powers and competencies==
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Autonomous district councils operating under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India are shown in '''bold'''.
Autonomous district councils operating under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India are shown in '''bold'''.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border:1px solid black"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border:1px solid black"
|- bgcolor=#99ccff
|-  
! '''State/UT'''
! State/UT
! '''Autonomous Council'''
! Autonomous Council
! '''Headquarters'''
! Headquarters
! '''Formation'''
! Formation
! '''Last Election'''
! Last Election
! '''Chief Executive''' <!-- Don't add Chairperson of the council -->
! Chief Executive Member<!-- Don't add Chairperson of the council -->
! '''Party of'''
! Party of Chief Executive Member
'''Chief Executive'''
! Current Party Position
 
|-  
<small>(Coalition/ Party)</small>
! '''Current Party Position'''
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
| rowspan="13" | [[Assam]]|| '''[[Bodoland Territorial Council]]'''|| [[Kokrajhar]]|| 2003 || 2020  
| rowspan="13" | [[Assam]]|| '''[[Bodoland Territorial Council]]'''|| [[Kokrajhar]]|| 2003 || 2020  
|[[Pramod Boro]]|| [[United People's Party Liberal|UPPL]]  
|[[Pramod Boro]]|| [[United People's Party Liberal|UPPL]]  
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Opp:-  [[Bodoland People's Front|BPF]]-12.
Opp:-  [[Bodoland People's Front|BPF]]-12.
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| '''[[North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council]]'''|| [[Haflong]]|| 1951 || 2019  
|| '''[[North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council|North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) Autonomous Council]]'''|| [[Haflong]]|| 1951 || 2019  
|Debolal Gorlosa|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Debolal Gorlosa|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
|Total-28   
|Total-28   
Govt:- BJP-26  
Govt:- BJP-19  


Opp:-  [[Indian National Congress|INC]]-2  
Opp:-  [[Indian National Congress|INC]]-2 [[Independent politician|IND]]-6  [[Asom Gana Parishad|AGP]]-1
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| '''[[Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council|Karbi Anglong]]''' '''[[Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council|Autonomous Council]]'''
|| [[Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council|'''Karbi Anglong''' '''Autonomous Council''']]
| [[Diphu]]|| 1952 || 2017
| [[Diphu]]|| 1952 || 2022
|Tuliram Ronghang|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Tuliram Ronghang|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
|Total-26   
|Total-26   
Govt:- BJP-24  
Govt:- BJP-26  


Opp:- KADF-2.
Opp:- 0
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
| [[Tiwa Autonomous Council]]
| [[Tiwa Autonomous Council]]
| [[Morigaon]] || 1995 || 2020  
| [[Morigaon]] || 1995 || 2020  
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Opp:-  INC-1.
Opp:-  INC-1.
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Mising Autonomous Council]]|| [[Dhemaji]]|| 1995 || 2019  
|| [[Mising Autonomous Council]]|| [[Dhemaji]]|| 1995 || 2019  
|Ranoj Pegu|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Ranoj Pegu|| SGS
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
|Total-35  
|Total-36  
Govt:- SGS-29 BJP-5
Govt:- BJP-29 SGS-5


Opp:- [[Independent politician|IND]]-1.
Opp:- [[Independent politician|IND]]-1.
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council]]|| [[Dudhnoi]]|| 1995 || 2019  
|| [[Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council]]|| [[Dudhnoi]]|| 1995 || 2019  
|Tankeswar Rabha|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Tankeswar Rabha|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
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Opp:- INC-1  AGP-1.
Opp:- INC-1  AGP-1.
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council]]|| [[Dibrugarh]] || 2005 || 2019  
|| [[Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council]]|| [[Dibrugarh]] || 2005 || 2019  
|Dipu ranjan Markari || [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Dipu ranjan Markari || [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
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Opp:-  INC-5  IND-1.
Opp:-  INC-5  IND-1.
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council]]|| [[Titabar]] || 2005 || 2016
|| Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council|| [[Titabar]] || 2005 || 2022
|Kumud Ch Kachari|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Kumud Ch Kachari|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
|Total-22  
|Total-22  
Govt:- BJP-13 AGP-3  
Govt:- BJP-14 AGP-3  


Opp:- INC-4  IND-2.
Opp:- INC-4  IND-1.
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Deori Autonomous Council]]|| [[Narayanpur, Assam|Narayanpur]] ||  2005 || 2016  
|| [[Deori Autonomous Council]]|| [[Narayanpur, Assam|Narayanpur]] ||  2005 || 2016  
|Madhav Deori|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Madhav Deori|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
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Opp:- INC-2   
Opp:- INC-2   
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Moran Autonomous Council]]|| **|| 2020 || Not yet  
|| [[Moran Autonomous Council]]|| **|| 2020 || Not yet  
| || **
| || **
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|[[Matak Autonomous Council]]
|[[Matak Autonomous Council]]
| **
| **
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| **
| **
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|[[Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council]]
|[[Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council]]
| Simen Chapori
| Simen Chapori
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| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|[[Kamatapur Autonomous Council]]
|[[Kamatapur Autonomous Council]]
| [[Bongaigaon]]
| [[Abhayapuri]]
|2020
|2020
| Not yet
| Not yet
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| AKRSU(K)
| AKRSU(K)
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
| rowspan="2" | [[Ladakh]]|| [[Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil|LAHDC Kargil]]|| [[Kargil]]|| 2003 || 2018  
| rowspan="2" | [[Ladakh]]|| [[Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil|LAHDC Kargil]]|| [[Kargil]]|| 2003 || 2018  
|Feroz Ahmad Khan|| [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference |JKNC]]  
|Feroz Ahmad Khan|| [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference |JKNC]]  
<small>([[Indian National Congress|INC]])</small>
 
|Total-30  
|Total-30  
Govt:- [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|JKNC]]-10 INC-8
Govt:- [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|JKNC]]-10 INC-8


Opp:-  IND-5. BJP-3
Opp:-  IND-5. BJP-3
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh|LAHDC Leh]]|| [[Leh]]|| 1995 || 2020  
|| [[Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh|LAHDC Leh]]|| [[Leh]]|| 1995 || 2020  
|Tashi Gyalson|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|Tashi Gyalson|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
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Opp:- INC-9 IND-1
Opp:- INC-9 IND-1
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  


| rowspan="6" | [[Manipur]]|| [[Chandel Autonomous District Council]]|| [[Chandel, Manipur|Chandel]]|| || 2015  
| rowspan="6" | [[Manipur]]|| Chandel Autonomous District Council|| [[Chandel, Manipur|Chandel]]|| 1971<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Autonomous District Councils Manipur in brief By Haokholal Hangshing |url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.Politics_and_Governance.Autonomous_District_Councils_Manipur_in_brief_By_Haokholal_Hangshing |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>|| 2015  
|Ksh. Siddharth, MCS
|Ksh. Siddharth, MCS
|**
|**
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Churachandpur Autonomous District Council]]|| [[Churachandpur]] || || 2015  
|| Churachandpur Autonomous District Council|| [[Churachandpur]] || 1971<ref name=":0" />|| 2015  
| Lalthazam, MCS||**
| Lalthazam, MCS||**
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council]]|| [[Kangpokpi]] || || 2015  
|| [[Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council]]|| [[Kangpokpi]] || 1971<ref name=":0" />|| 2015  
| James Doujapao Haokip, MCS||**
| James Doujapao Haokip, MCS||**
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Manipur North Autonomous District Council|Manipur North (Senapati) Autonomous District Council]]|| [[Senapati (Tahamzam)|Senapati]] || || 2015  
|| Manipur North Autonomous District Council|| [[Senapati (Tahamzam)|Senapati]] || 1971<ref name=":0" />|| 2015  
|H L Jain, MCS
|H L Jain, MCS
|**
|**
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Tamenglong Autonomous District Council]]|| [[Tamenglong]] || || 2015  
|| Tamenglong Autonomous District Council|| [[Tamenglong]] || 1971<ref name=":0" />|| 2015  
| ||
| ||
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| [[Ukhrul Autonomous District Council]]|| [[Ukhrul]] || || 2015  
|| Ukhrul Autonomous District Council|| [[Ukhrul]] || 1971<ref name=":0" />|| 2015  
|David Kashungnao, MCS
|David Kashungnao, MCS
|**
|**
|
|
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
| rowspan="3" | [[Meghalaya]]|| '''[[Garo Hills Autonomous District Council|Garo Hills Autonomous]]''' '''[[Garo Hills Autonomous District Council|District Council]]'''
| rowspan="3" | [[Meghalaya]]|| [[Garo Hills Autonomous District Council|'''Garo Hills Autonomous''' '''District Council''']]
| [[Tura, Meghalaya|Tura]]|| 1973 || 2021  
| [[Tura, Meghalaya|Tura]]|| 1973 || 2021  
| Benedick R Marak|| [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]  
| Benedick R Marak|| [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]  
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Govt:- [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]-11 BJP-2 [[Garo National Council|GNC]]-1 IND-3
Govt:- [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]-11 BJP-2 [[Garo National Council|GNC]]-1 IND-3


Opp:- INC-12  
Opp:- [[All India Trinamool Congress|AITC]]-12  
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| '''[[Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Jowai]]|| 1973 || 2019  
|| '''[[Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Jowai]]|| 1973 || 2019  
|T Shiwat||[[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]  
|T Shiwat||[[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]  
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Opp:-  INC-4  IND-3
Opp:-  INC-4  IND-3
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| '''[[Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Shillong]]|| 1973 || 2019  
|| '''[[Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Shillong]]|| 1973 || 2019  
|Titosstarwell Chyne|| [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]  
|Titosstarwell Chyne|| [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]  
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Opp:- INC-10   
Opp:- INC-10   
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
| rowspan="3" | [[Mizoram]]|| '''[[Chakma Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Kamalanagar, Mizoram|Kamalanagar]]|| 1972 || 2018  
| rowspan="3" | [[Mizoram]]|| '''[[Chakma Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Kamalanagar, Mizoram|Kamalanagar]]|| 1972 || 2018  
|Durjya Dhan Chakma|| [[Mizo National Front |MNF]]
|[[Rasik Mohan Chakma]]|| [[Mizo National Front |MNF]]
|Total-20   
|Total-20   
Govt:- [[Mizo National Front |MNF]]-19
Govt:- [[Mizo National Front |MNF]]-19


Opp:-  BJP-1
Opp:-  BJP-1
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| '''[[Lai Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Lawngtlai]]|| 1972 || 2020  
|| '''[[Lai Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Lawngtlai]]|| 1972 || 2020  
|V. Zirsanga|| [[Mizo National Front |MNF]]
|V. Zirsanga|| [[Mizo National Front |MNF]]
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Opp:-  IND-3 BJP-1  INC-1  
Opp:-  IND-3 BJP-1  INC-1  
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
|| '''[[Mara Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Siaha]]|| 1972 || 2017
|| '''[[Mara Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Siaha]]|| 1972 || 2022
|N Zakhai|| [[Bhartiya Janata Party |BJP]]
|H Malvina|| [[Indian National Congress|INC]]
<small>([[North-East Democratic Alliance|NEDA]])</small>
|Total-25   
|Total-25   
Govt:- BJP-19  
Govt:- INC-4  MNF-9  


Opp:- INC-5 IND-1
Opp:- BJP-12
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
| rowspan="1" | [[Tripura]]|| '''[[Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Khumulwng]]|| 1982 || 2021  
| rowspan="1" | [[Tripura]]|| '''[[Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council]]'''|| [[Khumulwng]]|| 1982 || 2021  
|Purna Chandra Jamatia|| |[[The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance|TIPRA]]
|Purna Chandra Jamatia|| |[[The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance|TIPRA]]
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Opp:- BJP-9  
Opp:- BJP-9  
|- bgcolor=#F4F9FF
|-  
| rowspan="1" | [[West Bengal]]|| [[Gorkhaland Territorial Administration]]|| [[Darjeeling]]|| 2012 || 2017
| rowspan="1" | [[West Bengal]]|| [[Gorkhaland Territorial Administration]]|| [[Darjeeling]]|| 2012 || 2012
|Anit Thapa||
|Anit Thapa||
|
|
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|-
! colspan="2" |Party
! colspan="2" |Party
!ECI Recognition<ref>{{Cite web|title=ECI|url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/13711-list-of-political-parties-symbol-main-notification-dated23092021/|url-status=live}}</ref>
!ECI Recognition<ref>{{Cite web|title=ECI|url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/13711-list-of-political-parties-symbol-main-notification-dated23092021/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927090250/https://eci.gov.in/files/file/13711-list-of-political-parties-symbol-main-notification-dated23092021/ |archive-date=2021-09-27 }}</ref>
|-
|-
|AKRSU(K)
|AKRSU(K)
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[[North Sentinel Island]] is situated in the island chain of the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] which is a [[union territory]] of India. It is home to the [[Sentinelese people]], who are among some of the world's last [[uncontacted peoples]]. They reject any contact with other people and are among the last people to remain virtually untouched by modern civilization. There has never been any treaty with the people of the island nor any record of a physical occupation.
[[North Sentinel Island]] is situated in the island chain of the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] which is a [[union territory]] of India. It is home to the [[Sentinelese people]], who are among some of the world's last [[uncontacted peoples]]. They reject any contact with other people and are among the last people to remain virtually untouched by modern civilization. There has never been any treaty with the people of the island nor any record of a physical occupation.


The Andaman and Nicobar Administartion has stated<ref>[http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/chapter8/text8.htm#sentineli The Sentineli] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302021552/http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/chapter8/text8.htm#sentineli |date=March 2, 2009 }}.</ref> that they have no intention to interfere with the Sentinelese's lifestyle or habitat. Although the island is likely to have suffered seriously from the effects of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|December 2004 tsunami]], the survival of the Sentinelese was confirmed when, some days after the event, an Indian government helicopter observed several of them, who shot arrows at the hovering aircraft to repel it.
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has stated<ref>[http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/chapter8/text8.htm#sentineli The Sentineli] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302021552/http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/chapter8/text8.htm#sentineli |date=March 2, 2009 }}.</ref> that they have no intention of interfering with the Sentinelese's lifestyle or habitat. Although the island is likely to have suffered seriously from the effects of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|December 2004 tsunami]], the survival of the Sentinelese was confirmed when, some days after the event, an Indian government helicopter observed several of them, who shot arrows at the hovering aircraft to repel it.


Although this has not been done with any formal treaty, the official policy of minimal interference has ensured that they have ''[[de facto]]'' autonomy and sovereignty over their island under the framework of the central and local governments.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thewe.cc/contents/more/archive2005/january/jarwas_onges_shompens_sentinelese_great_andamanese.htm |title=Administration in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands has finally decided upon a policy of minimal interference |access-date=2008-08-21 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914105121/http://www.thewe.cc/contents/more/archive2005/january/jarwas_onges_shompens_sentinelese_great_andamanese.htm |archive-date=2012-09-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Although this has not been done with any formal treaty, the official policy of minimal interference has ensured that they have ''[[de facto]]'' autonomy and sovereignty over their island under the framework of the central and local governments.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thewe.cc/contents/more/archive2005/january/jarwas_onges_shompens_sentinelese_great_andamanese.htm |title=Administration in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands has finally decided upon a policy of minimal interference |access-date=2008-08-21 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914105121/http://www.thewe.cc/contents/more/archive2005/january/jarwas_onges_shompens_sentinelese_great_andamanese.htm |archive-date=2012-09-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India allows for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions which have been given autonomy within their respective states.[1] Most of these autonomous district councils are located in North East India with the exception of two in Ladakh and one in West Bengal. Presently, 10 Autonomous Councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura are formed by virtue of the Sixth Schedule[2] with the rest being formed as a result of other legislations.

Powers and competencies

Executive and legislative powers

Under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, autonomous district councils can make laws, rules and regulations in the following areas:[3]

  • Land management
  • Forest management
  • Water resources
  • Agriculture and cultivation
  • Formation of village councils
  • Public health
  • Sanitation
  • Village and town level policing
  • Appointment of traditional chiefs and headmen
  • Inheritance of property
  • Marriage and divorce
  • Social customs
  • Money lending and trading
  • Mining and minerals

Judicial powers

Autonomous district councils have powers to form courts to hear cases where both parties are members of Scheduled Tribes and the maximum sentence is less than 5 years in prison.[4]

Taxation and revenue

Autonomous district councils have powers to levy taxes, fees and tolls on: building and land, animals, vehicles, boats, entry of goods into the area, roads, ferries, bridges, employment and income and general taxes for the maintenance of schools and roads.[5]

List of autonomous administrative divisions

Autonomous district councils operating under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India are shown in bold.

State/UT Autonomous Council Headquarters Formation Last Election Chief Executive Member Party of Chief Executive Member Current Party Position
Assam Bodoland Territorial Council Kokrajhar 2003 2020 Pramod Boro UPPL

(NEDA)

Total-40

Govt:- UPPL-15 BJP-12 GSP-1

Opp:- BPF-12.

North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) Autonomous Council Haflong 1951 2019 Debolal Gorlosa BJP

(NEDA)

Total-28

Govt:- BJP-19

Opp:- INC-2 IND-6 AGP-1

Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Diphu 1952 2022 Tuliram Ronghang BJP

(NEDA)

Total-26

Govt:- BJP-26

Opp:- 0

Tiwa Autonomous Council Morigaon 1995 2020 Jiban Chandra Konwar BJP

(NEDA)

Total-36

Govt:- BJP-33 AGP-2

Opp:- INC-1.

Mising Autonomous Council Dhemaji 1995 2019 Ranoj Pegu SGS Total-35

Govt:- SGS-29 BJP-5

Opp:- IND-1.

Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Dudhnoi 1995 2019 Tankeswar Rabha BJP

(NEDA)

Total-36

Govt:- BJP+RHJMC-34

Opp:- INC-1 AGP-1.

Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council Dibrugarh 2005 2019 Dipu ranjan Markari BJP

(NEDA)

Total-26

Govt:- BJP-20

Opp:- INC-5 IND-1.

Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council Titabar 2005 2022 Kumud Ch Kachari BJP

(NEDA)

Total-22

Govt:- BJP-14 AGP-3

Opp:- INC-4 IND-1.

Deori Autonomous Council Narayanpur 2005 2016 Madhav Deori BJP

(NEDA)

Total-17

Govt:- BJP-7 IND-7 AGP-1

Opp:- INC-2

Moran Autonomous Council ** 2020 Not yet **
Matak Autonomous Council ** 2020 Not yet **
Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council Simen Chapori 2020 Not yet Mihiniswar Basumatary BJP
Kamatapur Autonomous Council Abhayapuri 2020 Not yet Gokul Barman AKRSU(K)
Ladakh LAHDC Kargil Kargil 2003 2018 Feroz Ahmad Khan JKNC Total-30

Govt:- JKNC-10 INC-8

Opp:- IND-5. BJP-3

LAHDC Leh Leh 1995 2020 Tashi Gyalson BJP Total-30

Govt:- BJP-16

Opp:- INC-9 IND-1

Manipur Chandel Autonomous District Council Chandel 1971[6] 2015 Ksh. Siddharth, MCS **
Churachandpur Autonomous District Council Churachandpur 1971[6] 2015 Lalthazam, MCS **
Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council Kangpokpi 1971[6] 2015 James Doujapao Haokip, MCS **
Manipur North Autonomous District Council Senapati 1971[6] 2015 H L Jain, MCS **
Tamenglong Autonomous District Council Tamenglong 1971[6] 2015
Ukhrul Autonomous District Council Ukhrul 1971[6] 2015 David Kashungnao, MCS **
Meghalaya Garo Hills Autonomous District Council Tura 1973 2021 Benedick R Marak NPP

(NEDA)

Total-29

Govt:- NPP-11 BJP-2 GNC-1 IND-3

Opp:- AITC-12

Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council Jowai 1973 2019 T Shiwat NPP

(NEDA)

Total-29

Govt:- NPP-12 UDP-10

Opp:- INC-4 IND-3

Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Shillong 1973 2019 Titosstarwell Chyne NPP

(NEDA)

Total-29

Govt:- NPP-7 UDP-6 HSPDP-2 PDF-1 IND-3

Opp:- INC-10

Mizoram Chakma Autonomous District Council Kamalanagar 1972 2018 Rasik Mohan Chakma MNF Total-20

Govt:- MNF-19

Opp:- BJP-1

Lai Autonomous District Council Lawngtlai 1972 2020 V. Zirsanga MNF Total-25

Govt:- MNF-20

Opp:- IND-3 BJP-1 INC-1

Mara Autonomous District Council Siaha 1972 2022 H Malvina INC Total-25

Govt:- INC-4 MNF-9

Opp:- BJP-12

Tripura Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council Khumulwng 1982 2021 Purna Chandra Jamatia TIPRA Total-30

Govt:- TIPRA-18 IND-1

Opp:- BJP-9

West Bengal Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Darjeeling 2012 2012 Anit Thapa
Legends
Party ECI Recognition[7]
AKRSU(K) All Koch-Rajbanshi Students’ Union N/A
AGP Asom Gana Parishad State Party
BJP Bhartiya Janta Party National Party
BPF Bododland People's Front State Party
GNC Garo National Council Registered Unrecognized Party
GSP Gana Suraksha Party Registered Unrecognized Party
HSPDP Hill State People's Democratic Party State Party
INC Indian National Congress National Party
JKNC Jammu & Kashmir National Conference State Party
KADF Karbi Anglong Democratic Forum N/A
MNF Mizo National Front State Party
NPP National People's Party National Party
PDF People's Democratic Front (Meghalaya) State Party
RHJMC Rabha Hasong Joint Movement Committee N/A
SGS Sanmilita Gana Shakti Registered Unrecognized Party
TIPRI The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance State Party
UDP United Democratic Party (Meghalaya) State Party
UPPL United People's Party Liberal State Party

De facto self-governing areas

North Sentinel Island

North Sentinel Island is situated in the island chain of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which is a union territory of India. It is home to the Sentinelese people, who are among some of the world's last uncontacted peoples. They reject any contact with other people and are among the last people to remain virtually untouched by modern civilization. There has never been any treaty with the people of the island nor any record of a physical occupation.

The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has stated[8] that they have no intention of interfering with the Sentinelese's lifestyle or habitat. Although the island is likely to have suffered seriously from the effects of the December 2004 tsunami, the survival of the Sentinelese was confirmed when, some days after the event, an Indian government helicopter observed several of them, who shot arrows at the hovering aircraft to repel it.

Although this has not been done with any formal treaty, the official policy of minimal interference has ensured that they have de facto autonomy and sovereignty over their island under the framework of the central and local governments.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sixth Schedule of The Constitution of India" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "Union Cabinet approves amendment in Sixth Schedule to strengthen 10 North East autonomous councils-India News , Firstpost". 24 January 2019.
  3. ↑ "Sixth Schedule of The Constitution of India" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "Sixth Schedule of The Constitution of India" (PDF).
  5. ↑ "Sixth Schedule of The Constitution of India" (PDF).
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "Autonomous District Councils Manipur in brief By Haokholal Hangshing". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  7. ↑ "ECI". Archived from the original on 2021-09-27.
  8. ↑ The Sentineli Archived March 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  9. ↑ "Administration in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands has finally decided upon a policy of minimal interference". Retrieved 2008-08-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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