This Act provides for the establishment of an Autonomous Hill Development Council (Council) in the districts of Leh and Kargil in Ladakh. Chapter II provides for constitution of the Council and for its composition, territorial constituencies, elections, term of office of members and related matters. Chapter III lays down the powers and functions of the Council and matters that fall under the control and administration of the Council. Chapter IV makes provisions in respect of the Chairman of the Council. Chapter V constitutes the Executive Council, and contains the powers and functions. The Act further provides for the appointment of officers of the Council, the Council fund, and an advisory council called the inter-District Advisory Council for advising on common matters of the districts and resolving differences between the Councils.
Индия · 1997-10-08