UPSC Prelims 2024·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members? 1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State 3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India 4. The Home Minister of India Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. A1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B1, 3 and 4 only
  3. C2 and 4 only
  4. D1, 2, 3 and 4Correct

Explanation

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established in 1972 as a statutory advisory body for the North Eastern Region. The North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002, significantly changed its composition and functions. After the 2002 amendment: 1. **Governor of the Constituent State:** Correct. The Governors of the eight constituent states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) are members of the NEC. 2. **Chief Minister of the Constituent State:** Correct. The Chief Ministers of the eight constituent states are also members of the NEC. 3. **Three Members to be nominated by the President of India:** Correct. The President of India nominates three members to the Council. One of these nominated members is designated as the Chairman of the NEC. 4. **The Home Minister of India:** Correct. Since the 2002 amendment, the Union Home Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the North Eastern Council. Thus, all the listed members are part of the NEC after the 2002 amendment.
polity-and-governance: The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of N
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