Shillong: The Assam Legislative Assembly officially set up its Members’ Amenities and Facilities Committee. Deputy Speaker Dr. Habbey Teron takes charge as the chairperson. The assembly announced the appointment on Thursday. This move follows Section 8(1) of the Assam Legislative Assembly Members’ Salaries, Allowances, Amenities and Pensions Act, 2018.
Teron holds the seat for the Amri Assembly constituency. Speaker selection for the committee followed Rule 198(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business. Assembly Secretary Rajib Bhattacharyya signed the formal notification. The team has a one-year tenure starting October 22, 2026. They serve until a new group replaces them.
Nine other legislators join Teron on the board. The roster includes Manab Deka, Utpal Bora, Suren Phukan, Dr. Mridul Kumar Dutta, Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, Akhil Gogoi, Maneswar Brahma, Jibesh Roy, and Md Badruddin Ajmal. The panel handles all matters regarding the benefits and facilities provided to state lawmakers. Officials state the group functions under the official legal framework governing these perks. The notification confirmed the panel's structure, noting it provides the "institutional framework for its functioning under the relevant rules."
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