How has the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 affected the Legislature of the State of Assam and its relationship with autonomous districts or regions?
The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 has affected the Legislature of the State of Assam by amending the powers and jurisdiction of the District Council or Regional Council in autonomous districts or regions. Under the amended provisions, certain acts of the Legislature of the State of Assam may not apply to autonomous districts or regions unless the respective council directs otherwise, with the power to modify their application as they see fit. Additionally, the Governor can issue public notifications directing that specific acts of Parliament or the Legislature of Assam do not apply to autonomous districts or regions, or can apply them with specified exceptions or modifications.