State Act
Section 19. Other matters to be under the control and administration of the General Council
THE SONOWAL KA CHARI AUTONOMOUS COUNCIL ACT, 2005
19. Subject to the general policy of the Government , the General Council shall - (i) formulate integrated development plans for the Council Area ; (ii) implement schemes and programs for the development of the Council Area ; (iii) have powers to appoint Class-III and Class-IV staff within the Council Area ; (iv) have powers to regulate trade and commerce within the Council Area in accordance with the existing laws including issue of permit or licenses to individuals within the Council Area ; (v) guide customs and traditions and social justice of the Sonowal Kachari community according to the traditional laws; (vi) Organize special recruitment drive into Army, Navy, and other para-military forces, Police Forces and other Central Government establishment for appointments of the persons belong to the Sonowal Kachari community ; (vii) Allot permits for trade and commerce to the people residing in the Council Area preference being given to the Sonowal Kachari Community.