Special autonomy for Naga customary law and land: Governor retains discretionary law and order and transitional governance powers. Article 371A preserves Naga religious and social practices, customary law, customary justice and land ownership from application of central Acts unless the Nagaland Legislative Assembly so resolves, and vests the Governor with special responsibility for law and order exercisable in his individual judgment. It establishes a regional council for Tuensang, permits gubernatorial administration and regulatory powers for Tuensang during a transitional period, enables the Governor to direct application or modification of State laws to Tuensang (including retrospective effect), and requires equitable allocation of central funds between Tuensang and the rest of the State.
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Special autonomy for Naga customary law and land: Governor retains discretionary law and order and transitional governance powers.
Article 371A preserves Naga religious and social practices, customary law, customary justice and land ownership from application of central Acts unless the Nagaland Legislative Assembly so resolves, and vests the Governor with special responsibility for law and order exercisable in his individual judgment. It establishes a regional council for Tuensang, permits gubernatorial administration and regulatory powers for Tuensang during a transitional period, enables the Governor to direct application or modification of State laws to Tuensang (including retrospective effect), and requires equitable allocation of central funds between Tuensang and the rest of the State.
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