JOWAI:
The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) unanimously passed the “The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District (Village and Town Development Council) Bill, 2023” during a special session held on June 20.
The bill was introduced in the house by the JHADC Chief Executive Member, Thombor Shiwat, in the first sitting. The session was later adjourned for the second sitting till 1:00 pm for thorough discussion and consideration of the bill.
The bill was passed unanimously by the house in the second sitting. The bill aims to provide and make provision for the constitution of the Village Development Council or Town Development Council for planning and implementation of developmental activities within the Village and Town in the Autonomous District of Jaintia Hills.
The Dorbar Shnong, a traditional institution of village and town administration of the indigenous tribes of Jaintia Hills, plays an important role in carrying out development works in villages and towns under the supervision of the Autonomous District Council the JHADC CEM stated.
The bill introduced by JHADC CEM Thombor Shiwat aims to regulate the implementation of development works in villages and towns, with a focus on community participation in decision-making, transparency, and accountability. The bill will be sent to the Governor for his consent through the District Council Affairs Department so that it can become an Act.