[citation needed] Departments under the executive committee, Khasi Hills ADC: To administer the various functions as envisaged under the Sixth Schedule, the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has created the following Departments:[citation needed] The members of the Council hold regular session once every four months.

The other duties of the Council in session are to legislate and enact laws and regulations on such powers as conferred by the Sixth Schedule.

Bills on laws and regulations passed by the Council in session are sent to the Governor of the State for his assent or approval.

Under the above paragraphs, the ADCs are empowered to constitute Courts for trials of cases between parties belonging to Scheduled Tribe Communities.

[citation needed] These Rules were made by the United Khasi-Jaintia Hills, District Council, with the previous approval of the Governor in exercise of the power conferred on it by sub para.

[citation needed] Paragraph 5 of the Sixth Schedule provides conferment of powers on the District Council Courts for trial of suits or cases under the CPC and Cr.

PC and these Courts have been exercising judicial authority, which have been of great service to the people, where delivery of justice is concerned.

The District Council Courts stands for speedy, cheap and free and fair administration of justice to the people under its jurisdiction.