Assam: KAAC extends tenure of municipal board, town committee members by six months
Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council extends municipal board and town committee members' tenure by six months to ensure governance stability. The move supports smooth administration ahead of upcoming elections and ongoing development work.
- May 19, 2026,
- Updated May 19, 2026, 9:55 PM IST
The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) has extended the tenure of all nominated Municipal Board and Town Committee Chairpersons and Ward Commissioners for another six months, effective retrospectively from May 3, 2026, to November 2, 2026.
The decision was taken under EC Resolution No. 12 adopted during the 26th Executive Committee Meeting of the 13th KAAC held on May 14, 2026.
According to the official notification issued by the Department of Housing & Urban Affairs, KAAC, the extension has been granted in accordance with Section 6 (1)(a) and 6 (1)(b) of the Mikir Hills District (Constitution of Town Committees) Rules, 1958.
The order was issued by Joint Secretary Ibon Teron, ACS, and applies to all incumbent nominated Chairpersons and Ward Commissioners serving under Municipal Boards and Town Committees across Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts.
Copies of the notification have been forwarded to Executive Members, MACs, Executive Officers, District Commissioners and senior police officials for information and necessary action.