The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, has issued a notification directing all recognized villages under the district to initiate the process for the selection of Village Council Members (VCMs) for the next tenure (2026–2031).

According to the notification, the selection process is to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Nagaland Village and Tribal Councils Act, 1978 and the Nagaland Village and Area Councils Rules, 1979, while adhering to prevailing customary practices of the respective villages.

All concerned villages have been instructed to ensure that the selection process is conducted strictly as per the prescribed rules and regulations. The proposed list of newly selected VCMs is to be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner’s office on or before April 15, 2026, in the prescribed format.

The prescribed format for submission requires details such as the name of the village, date of the village meeting, and a list of selected members along with their personal details, signatures, or thumb impressions. Villages are also required to enclose documents including meeting proceedings and attendance records, along with certification by the Head GB confirming that the selection was conducted in accordance with customary practices and legal provisions.

NOKLAK:

Deputy Commissioner, Noklak, P Mono Khiamniungan has issued a notification referring to “The Nagaland Village and Area Council Rules 1979”, directing all the recognized villages under Noklak district for selection of new village council members for the next tenure i.e. 2026-2031 in accordance with the prevailing customary practices and usages.

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The notification stated that the entire process of selection of new Village Council members must be completed before 15th of April 2026 for onward submission to the government. The proposed list of Village Council Members should be submitted to the DC’s office through the concerned Area Administrative Officers within the stipulated time.

TSEMINYU:

Consequent upon the tenure of the Village Councils coming to an end, the Deputy Commissioner Tseminyu, Japheth Woch (NCS) in exercise of the power under Rule 3 of “the Nagaland Village Council and Area Council Rule,1979”, has notified to all the recognised Villages under Tseminyu District for selection of new Village Council Members for the tenure 2026–2031 in accordance with the prevailing customary practices and usages.

It further informed that the Village Councils under Tseminyu District shall stand dissolved with immediate effect and the Head GB assume charge of the Village Administration till constitution of the new Village Council.

The entire process of selection of the new Village Council Members must be completed before 25th April 2026 for onward submission to the government. The proposal list of Village Council Members of the newly constituted Village Councils shall be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Tseminyu through their respective Area Administration Officer.