Assam Cabinet approves key amendments to Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules including polygamy dismissal

The Cabinet meeting on Tuesday has approved an amendment to the Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1964, to insert a new clause providing for the dismissal of any government employee indulging in polygamy from service and barring them from future employment.

The Cabinet has recommended a CBI investigation to determine the causes behind the devastating floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts in July 2026.

Cabinet has approved allotment of appx 6,000 bighas of land in Nellie for setting up of Assam's first Defence Park.


The Cabinet has approved an enhancement of the upper age limit for entry into Government Services for ex-servicemen. Ex-servicemen will now be eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit up to 45 years for Grade III and Grade IV posts.

The Cabinet has approved additional financial support of Rs 200 per quintal to farmers. This will increase the total Minimum Support Price (MSP) to 2,640 per quintal.

The Cabinet has approved customised incentives for the companies: M/s Progressive Innochem LLP: For an investment of Rs 501 crore., M/s Satyanarayan Hotel for an investment of Rs 160 crore.

Cabinet has approved signing of Ropeway Development Agreement between National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and Govt of Assam to establish an institutional framework for the Development of Ropeways as Innovative Transport Solutions for some routes Mandir.

Cabinet has approved the notification of Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority (Declaration, Delineation and Planning of Satellite City Development Areas) Rules, 2026.

Cabinet has approved 154 land proposals across 13 districts towards settlement for indigenous people, Govvernment institutions, educational institutions etc.

Cabinet has also approved de-reservation of 987 bigha VGR land in Dhekiajuli for land allocation to landless labourers from the SC/ST communities. An equal amount of Govt land will be earmarked as VGR in lieu of the de-reserved land.