{"id":16809,"date":"2026-08-19T07:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/?p=16809"},"modified":"2026-08-23T05:56:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T05:56:29","slug":"autonomous-councils-in-assam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/","title":{"rendered":"Autonomous Councils in Assam: Sixth Schedule, Types, Powers and Complete List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong> are important institutions of tribal self-governance created to protect the political, cultural, social, and economic interests of indigenous communities. Assam has <strong>three Autonomous Councils under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India<\/strong>\u2014the <strong>Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), and Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC)<\/strong>. <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#What_are_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >What are Autonomous Councils in Assam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Sixth_Schedule_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#1_Bodoland_Territorial_Council_BTC\" >1. Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#2_Karbi_Anglong_Autonomous_Council_KAAC\" >2. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#3_Dima_Hasao_Autonomous_Council_DHAC\" >3. Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#What_is_the_Constitutional_Basis_of_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >What is the Constitutional Basis of Autonomous Councils in Assam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Powers_of_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >Powers of Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#1_Legislative_Powers\" >1. Legislative Powers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#2_Executive_and_Administrative_Powers\" >2. Executive and Administrative Powers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#3_Judicial_Powers\" >3. Judicial Powers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#4_Financial_Powers\" >4. Financial Powers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#How_are_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam_Different_from_Panchayati_Raj_Institutions\" >How are Autonomous Councils in Assam Different from Panchayati Raj Institutions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Statutory_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >Statutory Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Sixth_Schedule_Autonomous_Councils_vs_Statutory_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils vs Statutory Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Why_Were_Autonomous_Councils_Created_in_Assam\" >Why Were Autonomous Councils Created in Assam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Protection_of_Tribal_Identity\" >Protection of Tribal Identity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Protection_of_Land_and_Resources\" >Protection of Land and Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Local_Self-Governance\" >Local Self-Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Preservation_of_Customary_Law\" >Preservation of Customary Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Balanced_Regional_Development\" >Balanced Regional Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Importance_of_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >Importance of Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Challenges_Faced_by_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >Challenges Faced by Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#1_Overlapping_Jurisdictions\" >1. Overlapping Jurisdictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#2_Financial_Dependence\" >2. Financial Dependence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#3_Administrative_Capacity\" >3. Administrative Capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#4_Ethnic_and_Territorial_Aspirations\" >4. Ethnic and Territorial Aspirations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#5_Developmental_Challenges\" >5. Developmental Challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam_Current_Affairs_Relevance\" >Autonomous Councils in Assam: Current Affairs Relevance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam_for_APSC_and_UPSC\" >Autonomous Councils in Assam for APSC and UPSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Also_read_%E2%80%93\" >Also read &#8211;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/autonomous-councils-in-assam\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\" >Frequently Asked Questions on Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these constitutional Autonomous Councils, Assam also has <strong>statutory Autonomous Councils established through state legislation<\/strong> for the socio-economic, educational, ethnic, and cultural advancement of different tribal communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The topic of <strong>Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong> is particularly important for <strong>APSC, UPSC, Assam government examinations and other competitive exams<\/strong>, as it connects constitutional provisions, tribal administration, Assam&#8217;s history, regional autonomy and Centre-State relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>What are Autonomous Councils in Assam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous Councils are self-governing institutions established to provide a degree of administrative autonomy to tribal and indigenous communities. They allow communities to participate in decision-making concerning local development, land, customary practices, culture and other matters within their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Assam, Autonomous Councils broadly fall into two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Statutory Autonomous Councils established under Assam laws<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sixth Schedule councils enjoy constitutional protection and substantially greater legislative, executive, judicial and financial powers than councils created solely through state legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sixth_Schedule_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>three Autonomous Councils in Assam under the Sixth Schedule<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Autonomous Council<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Area\/Administrative Districts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Constitutional Basis<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)<\/strong><\/td><td>Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri<\/td><td>Sixth Schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC)<\/strong><\/td><td>Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong<\/td><td>Sixth Schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC)<\/strong><\/td><td>Dima Hasao<\/td><td>Sixth Schedule<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Assam State Finance Commission identifies these seven administrative districts as the state&#8217;s Sixth Schedule areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bodoland_Territorial_Council_BTC\"><\/span><strong>1. Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)<\/strong> administers the Bodoland Territorial Areas comprising <strong>Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri<\/strong>. It was established in 2003 following the Bodo peace process and functions under the amended Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BTC has substantial legislative, administrative, executive, and financial powers over specified subjects. The constitutional arrangement provides for <strong>46 members<\/strong>, including <strong>40 elected members and six nominated members<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headquarters of the Bodoland Territorial Council is at <strong>Kokrajhar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key areas of importance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protection of Bodo identity and culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land and development-related matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education and social welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preservation of customary practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The BTC is therefore an important example of negotiated regional autonomy and tribal self-governance in Northeast India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Karbi_Anglong_Autonomous_Council_KAAC\"><\/span><strong>2. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC)<\/strong> administers <strong>Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong<\/strong>. Both administrative districts together constitute the jurisdiction of the council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karbi Anglong has enjoyed autonomous administration under the Sixth Schedule since the early years of the Indian Republic. The constitutional framework provides the council with powers over a range of subjects concerning local administration and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headquarters of the KAAC is located at <strong>Diphu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The council plays an important role in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tribal welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest-related matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural preservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local infrastructure and development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The KAAC is particularly significant in understanding the constitutional accommodation of tribal aspirations within Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dima_Hasao_Autonomous_Council_DHAC\"><\/span><strong>3. Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC)<\/strong> administers the autonomous district of <strong>Dima Hasao<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The council was earlier known as the <strong>North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC)<\/strong>. The autonomous administration was created under the Sixth Schedule to provide a degree of self-governance to the tribal communities of the hill region. The Dima Hasao district administration describes the council as an institution with legislative and executive jurisdiction under the Sixth Schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headquarters is located at <strong>Haflong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The council is involved in areas including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land-related matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dima Hasao is one of Assam&#8217;s major tribal-majority hill regions and has a distinctive multi-ethnic and multicultural social composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Constitutional_Basis_of_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>What is the Constitutional Basis of Autonomous Councils in Assam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The principal constitutional basis for Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils in Assam is <strong>Article 244(2)<\/strong> of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 244 deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. The <strong>Sixth Schedule<\/strong> provides special arrangements for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Assam, the Sixth Schedule provides for institutions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Autonomous District Councils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional Councils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>District Councils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional village institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The councils are intended to provide institutional mechanisms for self-governance while protecting tribal customs, traditions, land rights and cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powers_of_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Powers of Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important aspects of <strong>Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong> is their wide range of powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Sixth Schedule, Autonomous District Councils can exercise powers relating to <strong>legislative, executive, judicial and financial matters<\/strong>, subject to constitutional provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Legislative_Powers\"><\/span><strong>1. Legislative Powers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous Councils can make laws on specified subjects within their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These may include matters concerning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water-related matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Village administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage and divorce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social customs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inheritance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact scope of powers is determined by the<a href=\"https:\/\/aasc.assam.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/swf_utility_folder\/departments\/aasc_webcomindia_org_oid_4\/menu\/document\/schedule_6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Sixth Schedule<\/a> and applicable constitutional and state provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Executive_and_Administrative_Powers\"><\/span><strong>2. Executive and Administrative Powers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The councils administer various subjects transferred to them and undertake development programmes within their areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fisheries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handloom and textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest-related activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/dimahasao.assam.gov.in\/information-and-services\/nc-hills-autonomous-council\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Dima Hasao Autonomous Council<\/a>, for example, exercises jurisdiction over a broad range of developmental and administrative subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Judicial_Powers\"><\/span><strong>3. Judicial Powers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sixth Schedule also recognises traditional systems of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous Councils may establish <strong>village councils or courts<\/strong> for certain disputes involving members of Scheduled Tribes and may exercise appellate powers in specified matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This provision is significant because it allows traditional institutions and customary law to coexist with the formal constitutional system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Financial_Powers\"><\/span><strong>4. Financial Powers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The councils also have financial powers that enable them to undertake development and administration within their respective areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The constitutional framework provides mechanisms concerning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Council funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, financial autonomy is an important component of effective local self-governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam_Different_from_Panchayati_Raj_Institutions\"><\/span><strong>How are Autonomous Councils in Assam Different from Panchayati Raj Institutions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous Councils and Panchayati Raj Institutions are both forms of decentralised governance, but their constitutional foundations and purposes are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Autonomous Councils<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Panchayati Raj Institutions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Constitutional basis<\/td><td>Sixth Schedule<\/td><td>73rd Constitutional Amendment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main purpose<\/td><td>Tribal autonomy and self-governance<\/td><td>Rural local self-government<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Areas<\/td><td>Specified tribal areas<\/td><td>Rural areas generally<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customary law<\/td><td>Strong constitutional recognition<\/td><td>Not their primary basis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legislative powers<\/td><td>Significant in specified subjects<\/td><td>Primarily local governance functions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cultural protection<\/td><td>Major objective<\/td><td>Not the primary objective<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sixth Schedule therefore represents a distinctive model of <strong>tribal autonomy within India&#8217;s federal system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statutory_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Statutory Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all Autonomous Councils in Assam are created under the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Assam government has also established <strong>Statutory Autonomous Councils through state legislation<\/strong> for the social, economic, educational, ethnic and cultural development of different tribal communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These councils are different from Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils because their authority originates from <strong>Acts passed by the Assam Legislature<\/strong>, rather than directly from the Sixth Schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important statutory Autonomous Councils include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mising Autonomous Council<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tiwa Autonomous Council<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deori Autonomous Council<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Their primary objectives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Socio-economic development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational advancement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural preservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection of ethnic identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of tribal communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of traditional customs and practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sixth_Schedule_Autonomous_Councils_vs_Statutory_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils vs Statutory Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinction is extremely important for <strong>APSC and UPSC examinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sixth Schedule Councils<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Statutory Autonomous Councils<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Source of authority<\/td><td>Constitution<\/td><td>State legislation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Constitutional status<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No direct Sixth Schedule status<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main objective<\/td><td>Self-governance in specified tribal areas<\/td><td>Community development and cultural advancement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legislative powers<\/td><td>Wider constitutional powers<\/td><td>Powers defined by state law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Judicial powers<\/td><td>Available in specified areas<\/td><td>Depends on enabling legislation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Examples in Assam<\/td><td>BTC, KAAC, DHAC<\/td><td>Mising, Rabha Hasong, Tiwa, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember:<\/strong> Assam has <strong>three Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils<\/strong>, but it has additional statutory councils created under state laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Were_Autonomous_Councils_Created_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Why Were Autonomous Councils Created in Assam<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The creation of Autonomous Councils is closely connected with Assam&#8217;s ethnic diversity and the historical demand of tribal communities for greater control over their own affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key objectives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protection_of_Tribal_Identity\"><\/span><strong>Protection of Tribal Identity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous governance helps communities preserve their languages, traditions, customs and cultural institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protection_of_Land_and_Resources\"><\/span><strong>Protection of Land and Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Special administrative arrangements provide mechanisms for protecting community interests concerning land and natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Self-Governance\"><\/span><strong>Local Self-Governance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous Councils allow local communities to participate directly in decision-making and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preservation_of_Customary_Law\"><\/span><strong>Preservation of Customary Law<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sixth Schedule recognises the importance of customary practices and traditional institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balanced_Regional_Development\"><\/span><strong>Balanced Regional Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous Councils can formulate and implement development programmes suited to the specific geographical and socio-economic conditions of their areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Importance of Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of Autonomous Councils extends beyond tribal administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They represent an important experiment in <strong>asymmetric federalism<\/strong>, where different regions receive different degrees of autonomy according to their historical, ethnic and geographical circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Assam, Autonomous Councils help address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethnic diversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tribal rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural preservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional aspirations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflict resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participatory development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.assam.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/swf_utility_folder\/departments\/agriculture_com_oid_2\/portlet\/level_2\/report_6th_asfc.pdf?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assam State Finance Commission<\/a> describes the state&#8217;s administrative structure as a distinctive multi-layered arrangement shaped by its ethnic diversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Challenges Faced by Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their constitutional and statutory importance, Autonomous Councils face several challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Overlapping_Jurisdictions\"><\/span><strong>1. Overlapping Jurisdictions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be administrative complexities when responsibilities of the State Government, district administration, Autonomous Councils and other local bodies overlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Financial_Dependence\"><\/span><strong>2. Financial Dependence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective autonomy requires adequate financial resources. Limited fiscal capacity can affect the ability of councils to implement development programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Administrative_Capacity\"><\/span><strong>3. Administrative Capacity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous institutions require adequate human resources, technical expertise and institutional capacity to effectively exercise their responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ethnic_and_Territorial_Aspirations\"><\/span><strong>4. Ethnic and Territorial Aspirations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assam&#8217;s complex ethnic landscape means that demands for autonomy can sometimes generate competing territorial claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Developmental_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>5. Developmental Challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Sixth Schedule areas are geographically difficult and require substantial investment in roads, education, healthcare, connectivity and employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam_Current_Affairs_Relevance\"><\/span><strong>Autonomous Councils in Assam: Current Affairs Relevance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous Councils remain relevant to current affairs because they are connected with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tribal autonomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sixth Schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assam peace accords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional amendments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre-State relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local self-government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethnic identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of tribal areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, the Union Government continued to recognise the three Autonomous District Councils of Assam\u2014<strong>BTC, KAAC and DHAC<\/strong>\u2014within the framework of rural local body grants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes <strong>Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong> an important topic not only for static polity but also for current affairs preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam_for_APSC_and_UPSC\"><\/span><strong>Autonomous Councils in Assam for APSC and UPSC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>APSC preparation<\/strong>, candidates should remember the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Number of Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils in Assam:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bodoland Territorial Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dima Hasao Autonomous Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Constitutional provision:<\/strong> Article 244(2) and Sixth Schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. BTC headquarters:<\/strong> Kokrajhar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. KAAC headquarters:<\/strong> Diphu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. DHAC headquarters:<\/strong> Haflong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Sixth Schedule areas in Assam:<\/strong> BTR areas, Karbi Anglong\/West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Statutory councils:<\/strong> Created through Acts of the Assam Legislature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Main objective:<\/strong> Tribal self-governance, cultural protection and socio-economic development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong> are a significant feature of India&#8217;s system of decentralised and asymmetric governance. The <strong>Bodoland Territorial Council, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and Dima Hasao Autonomous Council<\/strong> enjoy constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule and play an important role in administering Assam&#8217;s tribal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, Assam&#8217;s statutory Autonomous Councils demonstrate another model of community-focused governance created through state legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>APSC and UPSC aspirants<\/strong>, understanding the distinction between <strong>Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils and statutory Autonomous Councils<\/strong>, their powers, territorial jurisdiction and constitutional basis is essential for both <strong>Prelims and Mains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Also read &#8211; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Article<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/\">ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam: From ACS Officer to DC and IAS<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/directorate-of-town-and-country-planning-in-assam\/\">Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Assam: History, Roles, Recruitment, and Career Growth<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/directorate-of-accounts-and-treasuries-in-assam\/\">Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries, Assam: Roles, Structure, Recruitment, and How to Become an Officer<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/directorate-of-technical-education-dte-assam\/\">Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam \u2013 History, Vision, Functions &amp; 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APSC CCE Selection Process<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-coblocks-faq__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Autonomous_Councils_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Autonomous Councils in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>How many Autonomous Councils are there in Assam?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Assam has <strong>three Autonomous Councils under the Sixth Schedule<\/strong>: the Bodoland Territorial Council, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and Dima Hasao Autonomous Council. Assam also has several statutory Autonomous Councils established through state legislation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Which are the Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils in Assam?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The three 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