Assam Assembly Names New Members Amenities Committee

Guwahati: The Assam Legislative Assembly formed a new Members’ Amenities and Facilities Committee. The body officially launched on October 22, 2026. This move follows the guidelines set in Section 8(1) of the Assam Legislative Assembly Members’ Salaries, Allowances, Amenities and Pensions Act, 2018.

Deputy Speaker Dr. Habbey Teron takes the helm as chairperson. Speaker selection followed Rule 198(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Assam Legislative Assembly. The group has a one-year lifespan starting from the October 22 notification date, or until the House replaces it. Assembly Secretary Rajib Bhattacharyya signed the order.

The committee roster includes nine other legislators. These members are Manab Deka, Utpal Bora, Suren Phukan, Dr. Mridul Kumar Dutta, Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, Akhil Gogoi, Maneswar Brahma, Jibesh Roy, and Md Badruddin Ajmal.