Shillong, March 15: The Governor of Meghalaya has summoned a session of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) following a petition submitted by 21 members of the council stating that the Chief Executive Member (CEM) has lost the confidence of the House.
According to a notification issued by the District Council Affairs Department on March 14, 2026, the Governor received the petition from 21 members of the GHADC on the same day.
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-rule (5) of Rule 36 of the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951, the Governor has called for a session of the GHADC to be held on March 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the District Council Hall in Tura.
The session will conduct proceedings under Rule 22(1) and any subsequent business as required in accordance with the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951.
The Governor has also authorised the Chairman of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council to preside over the session in accordance with the relevant rules.
