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GHADC Amendment - ST Rule for Elections
March 26 , 2026
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- The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya amended rules to make the Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate mandatory for contesting council elections.
- The amendment restricts election eligibility only to recognised Scheduled Tribes, excluding non-tribal residents even if they are permanent inhabitants.
- The council functions under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which provides autonomy to tribal areas and protects their customs and governance.
- The decision came after tensions over non-tribal candidates attempting to contest elections in the Garo Hills region.
- Earlier notification on this rule was struck down by the High Court due to procedural lapses, leading to a formal amendment.
- The move aims to preserve tribal identity, ensure representation of indigenous communities, and strengthen self-governance in tribal areas.
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