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Rule 28(2) Autonomous District Rules | Chief Executive Member's Signature Valid Without Written Authorization : Meghalaya HC
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|Meghalaya High Court

Rule 28(2) Autonomous District Rules | Chief Executive Member's Signature Valid Without Written Authorization : Meghalaya HC

Meghalaya High Court clarifies that the Chief Executive Member of a Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council may validly sign Executive Committee orders under Rule 28(2) without prior written authorization, rejecting the requirement for multi-member signatures. The ruling reinforces the autonomy of the Chief Executive Member in administrative decision-making under the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts Rules.