Panchayats have been the backbone of the India's village since the beginning of recorded history. Arunachal Pradesh is not lagging behind as the people manage their daily affairs at the village and community levels through the traditional village institutions by evolving their own codes and customary laws. The traditional village councils were in existence and already recognized under the North East Frontier Administration of Justice Regulation, 1945. These village councils were accorded the status of Gram Panchayats later on.