Nagaland Village and Area Councils Act, 1978 (Act No. 1 of 1979).

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to constitution of Village and Area Councils in Nagaland and to regulate their duties and functions and for matters connected therewith.

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This Act provides for the constitution of Village and Area Councils in Nagaland and defines their internal organization and power and duties.Village Councils shall among other things, formulate Village Development Schemes to supervise proper maintenance of water supply, roads, forests, sanitation and other welfare activities; administer justice within the village limits; and deal with the internal administration of the village.The Act further provides for the constitution of a State Level Advisory Boards and defines its powers and duties.

Amended by: Nagaland Village and Area Councils (Amendment) Act, 1985 (Act No. 6 of 1987). (1987-04-07)
Amended by: Nagaland Village and Area Councils (Second Amendment) Act, 1990 (Act No. 7 of 1990). (1990-07-24)
Amended by: Nagaland Village and Area Councils (Third Amendment) Act, 2002 (Act No. 7 of 2002). (2002-10-29)

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