THE NORTH-EASTERN COUNCIL (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2013
This Bill amends the North-Eastern Council Act, 1971 to change the composition of the Council by adding specific members and defining their tenure. It also expands the Council's powers to discuss and advise on matters of common interest among the northeastern states.
The North-Eastern Council, the President of India, the Central Government, and the Planning Commission of India.
- Substitutes the provision for three President-nominated members with two non-official members nominated by the President and one member of the Planning Commission of India in charge of the north-eastern region.
- Inserts a new section specifying that the term of office for the two non-official members is three years, extendable for a further period not exceeding two years.
- Empowers the Central Government to determine the allowances or remuneration for the non-official members.
- Adds a provision allowing the Council to discuss and advise the Central and State Governments on matters of common interest, including economic/social planning, inter-State transport/communications, and power/flood control projects.
- Updates references to the 'Department of Development of North-Eastern Region' to reflect its status as a Ministry.
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Where this law is now — Withdrawn
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Document details
| Official title | THE NORTH-EASTERN COUNCIL (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2013 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | XVII |
| Status | closed (bill) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |