Guwahati: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the tenure of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), allowing the council to continue functioning beyond its scheduled term.
After detailed discussions, the Cabinet decided to extend the council’s tenure from April 18, 2026, to October 18, 2026, in order to ensure administrative continuity in the region.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the GHADC, Albinush R. Marak, resigned on Monday, just hours before a scheduled no-confidence motion against him in the council.
Marak submitted his resignation letter to the Chairman of the GHADC ahead of the council meeting scheduled for 11 am, stating that he was stepping down “on moral grounds”.
In his letter dated March 16, Marak said he was resigning from the post of Chief Executive Member with immediate effect.
Reflecting on his tenure, he said he had sincerely worked for the welfare, development and overall progress of the people of Garo Hills.
Marak also stated that the Executive Committee under his leadership had introduced and implemented several rules, regulations and laws in response to the aspirations of the people of Garo Hills, aimed at protecting their rights, customs and interests.
He added that various initiatives and developmental measures had been undertaken during his tenure with the objective of strengthening the administration of the council and serving the people of the region.