The North Eastern Council which was set up as Regional Advisory Body under the North Eastern Council Act 1971 was transformed into a Regional Planning Body by the 2002 amendment. Accordingly the Council should formulate specific projects and schemes for North Eastern Region. The competent authority in respect of quality control, material Specifications and maintenance in order to ensure the implementation of works and maintenance thereof, to proper standards, has published certain guidelines which are periodically reviewed and updated.

These guidelines are extensively used by Water Resources Department for preparation, implementation and maintenance of project in Assam.