The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members? 1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State 3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India 4. The Home Minister of India Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 3 and 4 only
C2 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer: A. The amended NEC (post-2002) comprises members 1, 2 and 3 only.
The North Eastern Council Act 1971 (amended by the NEC Amendment Act 2002) defines the Council's composition.
After the 2002 amendment, the NEC consists of:
(1) Governor of each Constituent State: CORRECT inclusion as members.
(2) Chief Minister of each Constituent State: CORRECT inclusion.
(3) Three members nominated by the President: CORRECT inclusion (added as part of the reform).
(4) Home Minister of India: NOT a member of the NEC. The Home Minister is the chairman of the inter-state council under Article 263 of the Constitution, not the NEC.
So statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct; 4 is not.
The Union Minister for DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region) is the ex-officio chairman.
Source: NEC Amendment Act 2002 / DoNER Ministry website.
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