Tura — The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council has reaffirmed that land and customary rights of the region’s tribal communities are protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and by the council’s own customary law procedures, the council’s Deputy Chief Executive Member said. The statement, issued from Tura, emphasizes that tribal ownership and community governance of traditional lands and village institutions remain subject to district council jurisdiction and established customary practices.
The council clarified that areas and resources traditionally managed by tribal communities — including village settlements, community lands, shifting-cultivation plots, homesteads and related customary assets — fall under the council’s authority and protection. These customary arrangements, the deputy member said, govern inheritance, use and local dispute resolution according to long-standing community norms recognized by the Sixth Schedule.
At the same time, the deputy member warned that non‑tribal residents living in the Garo Hills must comply with the council’s land-transfer regulations. Any transfer, sale or permanent acquisition of land is subject to rules and formal approval processes established under the district council and the Sixth Schedule; non‑tribal individuals may reside in the area but must follow the required permissions and administrative procedures for land transactions.
The council framed these measures as necessary to preserve tribal customs, prevent unauthorized transfers of community land and ensure orderly administration in the district. The deputy chief executive member urged residents and newcomers alike to respect the council’s procedures and customary law while engaging in any land-related activity.
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Publish Date: 2026-03-07 01:10:00
