Section 7 in Meghalaya Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, 2006
7. Local Councils/ Authorities.
- The Guidelines for the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act state that " Where Part Nine of the Constitution does not apply, Local Councils/ Authorities as mandated by the State concerned will be invested with corresponding responsibilities"Since Part IX of the Constitution does not apply to Meghalaya, Local Councils/ Authorities as detailed under shall be invested with corresponding responsibilities for the MREGS as under::A. Village Employment Council (VEC). - 1. At the village level the Village Employment Council shall be constituted by every village.
