Majuli Civil Sub Division upgraded to Administrative District

The existing Majuli Civil Sub Division in upper Assam has been upgraded to a district as sanctioned by the Assam Governor.
Majuli Civil Sub Division will be known as the district of 'Majuli' with Assam Governor sanctioning the formation of a new Administrative District, a government release said today.
The creation of this new district is for administrative expediency and this has reference to government notification No. GAG (B) 27/2005/Pt. VI/59 dated Dispur, August 5, 2016, the release said.
The date of operation of the district will be notified shortly, the release added.