(1) There shall be a Village Council for each block of villages, each village having 50% or more Scheduled Tribe population.
(2) Each Village Council area shall consist of approximately 3000 to 5000 population.
(3) Each Village Council shall consist of 10 (Ten) elected members out of which 5 (Five) will be form Scheduled Tribe community. Out of 5 (Five) reserved seats 1 (One) shall be reserved for a women member.
1598 THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, MAY 17, 2005 Incorporation of the General Council Constitution of the General Council.
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THE GENERAL COUNCIL
5. The General Council shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with powers to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract and shall sue or be sued by its corporate name.