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Meghalaya Government Extends Term of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council by Six Months

The Government of Meghalaya has extended the present term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council and its members for a period of six months with effect from 19.10.2026. The extension was ordered because the delimitation process of the constituencies in the council is nearing completion, and time is required for preparation and conduct of the election.

By InsightNE News Desk
1 Nov 2026, 1:08 am · 1 min read

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According to the notification, the Governor of Meghalaya is satisfied that circumstances exist rendering the holding of the election impracticable. The decision was taken under the powers conferred by the Constitution of India and The Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951 as amended.

The extension will enable the conduct of election to the Garo Hills Autonomous District within the six-month period. Copies of the notification were forwarded to various officials including the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, Chief Secretary, and authorities in Tura.

This is according to a notification issued by the District Council Affairs Department of the Government of Meghalaya on October 14, 2026, in Shillong.

Source: Meghalaya Government press page, https://www.meghalaya.gov.in/sites/default/files/circulars/DCA_47_2025_35.pdf

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