The decision to set up the special committee was taken during a meeting between chief ministers of both the states -- Tarun Gogoi and D D Lapang in New Delhi last evening.
Both sides agreed to continue the discussions to resolve the inter-state border related territorial issues. It was reiterated by both sides that as agreed earlier, the development works may be undertaken in the disputed areas after informing the other state, Lapang said in a statement from New Delhi.
The special committee will be headed by Assam Health Minster Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya PWD Minister Prestone Tyngsong.