<s>[INST] What is the significance of the words "of Assam or Meghalaya, as the case may be," being omitted from the text? [/INST] The significance of the omission of the words "of Assam or Meghalaya, as the case may be" from the text is that it reflects a change in administrative jurisdiction or geographical area. It signifies that the laws, provisions, and responsibilities mentioned in the context now apply to a broader scope beyond just Assam or Meghalaya. </s>