Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council

Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), is an autonomous district council in the state of Assam, India for protection of tribal people living in the area. The council is constituted under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India and administratively functions under the Government of Assam. It has administrative functions over two district, Karbi Anglong district and West Karbi Anglong district. Its headquarters is in Diphu, Karbi Anglong district.[2]

Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council
Type
Type
Leadership
Chief Executive Member
Tuliram Ronghang, BJP
since 2013
Executive Member
Prabhat Chandra Taro, D Uphing Maslai, Prodip Rongpi, Rupsing Teron, Horen Sing bey, Tuliram Ronghang, Pawan Kumar Rai, Mongal Sing Timung, Smt. Rina Terangpi, Khonsing Rongpi, Ramsing Timung, Darsing Ronghang, Torendra Brahma, Raju Tisso, Lunsing Teron, Ritesh Enghi, Kache Rongpipi, Ratan Teron, Pradip Diphusa, Amar Sing Tisso, Longki Timung, Jagat Sing Engti, M. Dhekial Phukan, Mukut Mahanta, Pabitra Rongpi, Richard Tokbi [1], Bharatiya Janata Party
since 2013
Seats26 Members
Elections
plurality voting
Meeting place
Diphu
Website
http://karbianglong.co.in/

History

It was formed with the name Karbi Anglong District Council on 17 November 1951. Later changed to Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council on 23 June 1952, which is now celebrated as its foundation day.[3] After Signing of M.O.U. between Government of India, Government of Assam and United People's Democratic Solidarity, it was renamed to Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council.[4]

Administration

The council is headed by Chief Executive Member (CEM), who is elected from time to time through polling. Members of council are called Executive member (EM). CEM and EM can hold jurisdiction over single or couple of Department's.

List of Chief Executive Members
  • Khorsing Terang, 23-06-1952 to 28-11-1955
  • Dr. Jayanta Rongpi, 25-01-1989 to 20-06-1996
  • Sri Sum Ronghang, 03-06-2006 to 21-12-2006
  • Sri Tuliram Ronghang, 17-10-2013 to present

[5]

See also

References
  1. http://karbianglong.co.in/electedmembers
  2. https://www.karbianglong.co.in/about.html
  3. http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/kaac-celebrates-67th-foundation-day/
  4. https://had.assam.gov.in/about-us/our-history
  5. http://karbianglong.co.in/list_cem.html
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