Autonomous District Councils (ADCs).

Why in news?

• Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in Meghalaya has opposed the State government’s deal with Assam to resolve boundary dispute.
• ADCs are institutions of local governance created under Sixth Schedule with Executive, Legislative and Judicial powers.
• Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
• There are 10 areas — three in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram each and one in Tripura that are registered as autonomous districts.
• As per the Sixth Schedule, each ADC must have at least 30 members.