Assam Assembly forms amenities panel; Deputy Speaker Habbey Teron named chair
Synopsis
The Assam Legislative Assembly has formed its Members' Amenities and Facilities Committee, appointing Deputy Speaker Dr Habbey Teron as chairperson. The 10-member panel, which includes legislators from varied political backgrounds, will serve a one-year tenure from 22 October 2026 under the Assam MLA Salaries and Amenities Act, 2018.
Key Takeaways
The Assam Legislative Assembly has constituted its Members' Amenities and Facilities Committee effective 22 October 2026 .
Deputy Speaker Dr Habbey Teron , MLA from Amri constituency , has been appointed as the committee's chairperson.
The panel comprises 10 members in total, drawn from across the Assembly's political spectrum.
The committee was formed under Section 8(1) of the Assam Legislative Assembly Members' Salaries, Allowances, Amenities and Pensions Act, 2018 .
The committee will serve for one year from 22 October 2026, unless a successor panel is formed earlier.
The Assam Legislative Assembly has constituted its Members' Amenities and Facilities Committee, with Deputy Speaker Dr Habbey Teron appointed as its chairperson, officials confirmed on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The panel has been established under Section 8(1) of the Assam Legislative Assembly Members' Salaries, Allowances, Amenities and Pensions Act, 2018, according to the official notification issued by the Assembly Secretariat.
Committee Composition
Alongside Dr Teron, the committee comprises nine other legislators: 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 inclusion of legislators from different political backgrounds reflects the committee's broad representation across the Assembly's membership.
Legal and Procedural Basis
The Speaker appointed Dr Teron as chairperson in accordance with Rule 198(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Assam Legislative Assembly. The notification was signed by Assembly Secretary Rajib Bhattacharyya, formally establishing the panel and specifying its leadership, membership, and tenure.
Tenure and Mandate
The committee will operate for a tenure of one year from 22 October 2026, or until a successor panel is constituted under the prescribed rules, whichever is earlier. Its mandate covers matters pertaining to the amenities and facilities available to legislators under the applicable statutory provisions.
About the Chairperson
Dr Habbey Teron, who represents the Amri Assembly constituency in Assam's hill areas, currently serves as the Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. His appointment to head the committee adds a senior legislative figure to oversee MLA welfare provisions. Notably, the committee draws members from across the political spectrum, underscoring its institutional rather than partisan character.
Point of View
Perks, and pensions are administered in Assam. What stands out is the committee's cross-party composition, which includes independent voices such as Akhil Gogoi alongside ruling-bloc members, suggesting an attempt at institutional balance. Whether the panel exercises its mandate actively or functions as a procedural formality will be the real measure of its relevance. Given periodic debates across Indian legislatures over MLA pay and perks, a proactive committee could set a transparency benchmark worth watching.
NationPress
29 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Assam Assembly Members' Amenities and Facilities Committee?
It is a legislative panel constituted under Section 8(1) of the Assam Legislative Assembly Members' Salaries, Allowances, Amenities and Pensions Act, 2018, tasked with overseeing matters related to amenities and facilities available to Assembly members. The committee was reconstituted on 22 October 2026 with a one-year tenure.
Who has been appointed chairperson of the Assam Assembly amenities committee?
Deputy Speaker Dr Habbey Teron has been appointed chairperson. He represents the Amri Assembly constituency in Assam's hill areas and was appointed under Rule 198(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Who are the other members of the committee?
The committee includes nine other legislators: Manab Deka, Utpal Bora, Suren Phukan, Dr Mridul Kumar Dutta, Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, Akhil Gogoi, Maneswar Brahma, Jibesh Roy, and Md Badruddin Ajmal.
How long will the committee serve?
The committee has a tenure of one year from 22 October 2026, or until a new committee is constituted in accordance with the prescribed rules, whichever is earlier.
What legal framework governs this committee?
The committee is governed by Section 8(1) of the Assam Legislative Assembly Members' Salaries, Allowances, Amenities and Pensions Act, 2018, and operates under Rule 198(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Assam Legislative Assembly. The notification was issued and signed by Assembly Secretary Rajib Bhattacharyya.
