What is the purpose of amending Paragraph 19 in its application to Assam by the Sixth Schedule?
The purpose of amending Paragraph 19 in its application to Assam by the Sixth Schedule is to insert a new sub-paragraph (4) that mandates the formation of an Interim Executive Council for Bodoland Territorial Areas District in Assam, which will provide representation to both tribal and non-tribal communities in the area. The council will be formed by the Governor from amongst leaders of the Bodo movement, including the signatories to the Memorandum of Settlement. This amendment also mandates that the Interim Council shall exist for a period of six months during which an effort will be made to hold elections for the Council.