With this decision today, the GHADC will hold its election with the increased number of seats, which is as per the agreed text settlement signed with the two Garo rebel outfits on September 24, last year.
"We have approved the proposal for further extension of the term of the GHADC for another six months," Chief Minister Mukul Sangma told reporters after the Cabinet meeting.
"Therefore, we feel that it is better to allow them (Centre) to complete the whole process," Sangma said, adding "It is a win-win situation for all of us since it is part of the objective already incorporated in the text agreed settlement signed with ANVC and ANVC-B."
While the term of the GHADC is due to expire on February 17, the CM said that the extended term will be effective immediately from February 18, this year.
Sangma further reiterated that it will only be prudent to allow the whole amendment process for consideration of the parliament, adding once it is being considered then the delimitation for the increase seats will follow.
As per the peace pact signed between the two militant outfits and the Centre and the state, it was agreed that its provision to increase the number of seats will also be extended to the two others Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) - KHADC and JHADC, of which their election was already held a year ago.
The disbandment process of the outfits came three months after signing of the Agreed Text Settlement in New Delhi.
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