Assam Legislative Assembly Passes Historic Bills in 2024 Autumn Session

Guwahati, August 31, 2024: The Autumn Session 2024 of the Assam Legislative Assembly witnessed the passage of several key bills aimed at preserving the state’s heritage and promoting further development. The session marked the introduction of two iconic legislations and a range of other important bills addressing various issues in Assam.

Iconic Legislations Passed

1. The Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024
– Aimed to serve as an effective deterrent against child marriage.
– Mandates the registration of all Muslim marriages and divorces in Assam.
– Ensures protection of minors and upholds women’s rights within the community.

2. The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Focuses on the protection of Assam’s heritage and iconic structures.
– Provides a strengthened regulatory framework to safeguard cultural assets from encroachment and degradation.
– Acts as an “iron dome” for preserving the state’s historical legacy.

Other Important Bills Passed

1. The Assam Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Enhances reservation policies to improve representation of SC/ST communities in government services and posts.

2. The Assam Official Language (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Aims to refine the usage and promotion of official languages in Assam.
– Reflects the evolving linguistic needs of the state’s diverse population.

3. The Assam (Temporarily Settled Areas) Tenancy (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Adjusts tenancy laws to better the conditions and rights of tenants in temporarily settled areas.

4. The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Reinforces property rights and land use regulations.
– Provides additional amendments to enhance the land and revenue framework.

5. The Assam Repealing Bill, 2024
– Focuses on repealing obsolete laws and regulations that are no longer relevant or necessary.

6. The Assam Veterinary and Fishery University Bill, 2024
– Establishes a specialized university dedicated to advancing education and research in veterinary and fishery sciences.

7. The Assam Skill University (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Enhances the scope and reach of skill development programs across the state through amendments.

8. The Moran Autonomous Council (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Introduces changes aimed at strengthening the governance and administrative framework of the Moran Autonomous Council.

9. The Matak Autonomous Council (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Similar to the Moran Bill, this amendment strengthens the governance of the Matak Autonomous Council.

10. The Assam Urban Water Bodies (Preservation and Conservation) Bill, 2024
– Focuses on the preservation and conservation of urban water bodies in Assam, ensuring sustainable water management.

11. The Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Introduces changes to the ceiling on land holdings to better manage land resources and distribution.

12. The Assam Right to Public Services (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Amends existing regulations to improve access and transparency in public services for citizens.

13. The Assam Motor Vehicle Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Updates the taxation framework for motor vehicles in the state, likely adjusting tax rates or structures.

14. The Assam Agricultural Land (Regulation of Reclassification and Transfer for Non-Agricultural Purpose) (Amendment) Bill, 2024
– Regulates the reclassification and transfer of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, ensuring responsible land use and development.

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