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The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment & Succession of Syiem, Deputy Syiem & Electors of Myriaw Syiemship) Act, 2007 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2007

.....a necessity arises appoint any indigenous Khasi male adult of good moral character, who is a resident and is not employed under any Organisation, to act as Acting Chief when a vacancy occurs. (2) An Acting Syiem or Acting Chief will remain in Office until appointment of a new Syiem or until further order of the Executive Committee whichever is earlier. (3) Whenever there is a change of incumbent on account of Sub-Section (1) above, there shall be a proper taking and handing over charge of the Office properties, duly recorded in writing between the predecessor and the successor incumbents in the presence of some Lyngdoh or Sirdar as witnesses. Any deliberate or wilful violation of this provision shall be treated to be an act of criminal breach of trust and the incumbent is liable to be proceeded with accordingly. 9. Appointment and affirmation of the Deputy Syiem : - (1) When a vacancy occurs in the Office of the Deputy Syiem, a person who fulfill the qualification prescribed under Section 3 of this Act shall on the recommendation of the Syiem and Dorbar be forwarded to Executive Committee for approval. (2) The Deputy Syiem, shall after obtaining approval of the.....

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The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Nomination & Election of the Syiem, Deputy Syiem & Headmen of Langrin Syiemship) Act, 2007 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2007

.....: - The Executive Durbar shall have the power to make rules for the day-to-day administration of the Syiemship in accordance with the customary practices and the provisions of this Act including the normal collection of customary toll which have been in practice since time immemorial and such rules shall be submitted to the Executive Committee for approval. 12. Composition of the Durbar Hima : - The Durbar Hima shall be the supreme and final authority of the Hima where the Deputy Syiem, the Lyngdoh, the Myntri, the Headmen and some Elders as may be summoned by the Executive Durbar to be the member. The Syiem shall be the Chairman who shall convene and preside such a Durbar which is the supreme policy decision of the Hima. 13. Taking part in Politics and Election :- (1) The Syiem, or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem, Lyngdoh, Myntri and Headmen shall not be a member or be otherwise associated with any political party or any organization which take part in politics, nor shall they take part in subscribe in aid of or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity. (2) If any question arises whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this Act, the.....

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The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Nomination and Election of the Syiem, Deputy Syiem, Lyngdoh and Sordar of Rambrai Syiemship) Act, 2010 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2010

.....part in subscribe in aid of or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity. (2) If any question arises whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this Act, the decision of the Executive Committee shall be final. (3) The Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem shall not canvas or otherwise interfere or use his influence in connection with or take part in an election to any Legislature, District Council or Local authority. Provided that: (i) The Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem qualified to vote at such election may exercise his right to vote, but where he does so, he shall give no indication of the manner in which he proposes to vote or has voted. (ii) The Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem shall not be deemed to have contravened the provisions of this Act by reason only that he assists in the conduct of an election in due performance of a duty imposed on him or under any law for the time being in force; and (iii) The display by a Syiem or Acting Syiem or Deputy Syiem of any election symbol on his person or vehicle, shall amount to using his influence in connection with an election within the meaning of this sub-section. 14......

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