Dimapur: The district administrations of Nagaland have directed village councils to begin the process for selecting new members for the 2026–2031 tenure.
A notification issued in this regard follows directives from the Nagaland government, including a communication from the commissioner dated March 10, and a separate notification from the Home Department (General Administration Branch-I) dated March 9.
According to the notification, the entire process must be completed before April 15, and the proposed list of members must be submitted to the office of the respective Deputy Commissioners (DCs) through the area administrative officers.
The Dimapur DC’s office stated that the selection process is to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Nagaland Village and Tribal Councils Act, 1978, and the Nagaland Village and Area Councils Rules, 1979, while adhering to the customary practices of the respective villages.
All concerned villages have been asked to ensure that the selection process is conducted strictly as per the prescribed rules and regulations.
The proposed list of newly selected village council members is to be submitted on or before April 15, 2026, in the prescribed format.
The prescribed format for submission requires details such as the name of the village, the date of the village meeting, and a list of selected members along with their personal details, signatures, or thumb impressions.
Villages are also required to enclose supporting documents, including meeting proceedings and attendance records, along with certification by the head Gaon Burah (village head) confirming that the selection was conducted in accordance with customary practices and legal provisions.