The Deori Accord
The historic memorandum of understanding that paved the way for the Deori Autonomous Council.
A Landmark Agreement
The Deori Accord, signed on March 4, 2005, in Dispur, represents a historic milestone in the struggle for Deori tribal rights and autonomous governance. This Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Assam and various Deori organizations laid the foundation for the creation of the Deori Autonomous Council.
Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, this agreement provided maximum possible autonomy within the constitutional framework for the social, economic, educational, ethnic, and cultural advancement of the Deori people.
Highlights — ঐতিহাসিক গুৰুত্ব আৰু শাসন কাঠামো
Historic Significance
The first comprehensive autonomous arrangement for a Plains Scheduled Tribe in Assam, setting a precedent for inclusive governance.
Constitutional Recognition
Legal framework for Deori autonomous governance within Indian Constitution.
Democratic Structure
Elected councils with 5-year terms and women's reservation.
Administrative Powers
34 subjects under DAC and 29 subjects under Village Councils.
Cultural Protection
Safeguarding of Deori customs, traditions, and land rights.
Accord Provisions
Comprehensive 11-point framework — সামগ্রীক ১১ দফা কাঠামো
The Government of Assam has been making earnest efforts to provide more power to different tribal and ethnic groups within Assam, to bring about speedy development in the areas inhabited by these groups.
The Objectives of setting up the Administrative Authority are to provide maximum possible Autonomy within the framework of the Constitution of India for Social, Economic, Educational, Ethnic, and Cultural advancement of the Deori people in the State.
It is agreed that the State Government of Assam shall by suitable legislation, constitute a Council which shall be known as Deori Autonomous Council.
Reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and 3 (three) seats shall be for women. The term of Office shall be 5 (five) years.
The Deori Village Council shall have executive power in respect of 29 subjects and the Apex Council shall have power on 34 subjects.
Views of the Deori Autonomous Council shall be given due regard for any Act enacted by the State Government on religious/social practices and customary laws.
The people of the Council area shall have equal opportunities for employment in different government departments as per the laws in force.
The Government of Assam shall constitute an Interim Council till the elections to the Council takes place.
The Government and the Council shall ensure that the rights and interests of the non-tribal other than Deori living in the Council area shall be protected.
Funds shall be provided for the immediate construction of Late Bhimbar Deori Memorial Bhawan at Guwahati.
Measures for survey and settlement of land and undertaking initiatives for allotting Land patta to Deori and other tribal people.
Signatories to the Accord
Representatives who signed this historic agreement on March 4, 2005
Deori Organizations
All Assam Deori Students Union: President & General Secretary
All Assam Deori Autonomy Demand Committee: President & Secretary General
All Assam Deori Sanmilan: President & General Secretary
Government
Government Representative: Chief Secretary, Govt of Assam
In the presence of: Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister, Assam
Implementation Timeline
Initial Discussions
Government of Assam holds discussions with Deori tribal leaders.
Accord Signed
Historic Deori Accord signed in Dispur, Assam.
Legislative Enactment
Assam Act No. XXV of 2005 receives the Governor's assent.
Interim Council
Formation of Interim Council pending elections.
First Elections
Democratic elections held within stipulated timeframe.
Download Official Document
Access the original Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) text.