<h1>15th Finance Commission Discusses Financial Challenges with Meghalaya's Autonomous Development Councils Under Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution.</h1> The 15th Finance Commission, led by its Chairman, met with representatives of Meghalaya's Autonomous Development Councils (ADCs), which include the Khasi Hills, Garo Hills, and Jaintia Hills Councils. These councils govern nearly the entire state, except for a small area under Shillong Municipality, and have a five-year term. Their responsibilities, as outlined in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, include law-making on land and forest management, appointing traditional chiefs, and undertaking development projects. The ADCs' revenue sources are limited, primarily taxes and shared royalties from minerals, which are insufficient for development work. The Commission committed to reviewing these financial constraints.