Guwahati, March 7 -- The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed seven Amendment Bills related to the autonomous councils. These bills allow the Governor of the state to take charge of the autonomous councils if holding elections in these councils becomes impracticable after the term or extended term.

The amendment bills were passed on Mising, Rabha Hasong, Tiwa, Sonowal Kachari, Thengal Kachari, Deuri and Bodo Kachari Autonomous Councils.

If holding elections for these councils becomes impracticable after the term or extended term, the amendment empowers the Governor to assume all or some powers of the General and Executive Councils and appoint a person, Interim Committee, or Authority to carry out their functions and duties.

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