KHADC to institute inquiry into illegal establishment of village by non-Khasi settlers

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 7, 2019

SHILLONG: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has decided to institute an inquiry into the alleged illegal establishment of a village by non-Khasi settlers in Ri Bhoi District. 

The decision was taken after the matter was brought to the notice of the KHADC chief Teinwell Dkhar by a delegation of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) Byrnihat Circle demanding his immediate intervention into the matter here on Friday. 

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, president of the HYC Byrnihat Circle Warnes Lamin said, “We have demanded the KHADC to take action against the illegal establishment of Upper Nerbong village by the Nepali settlers.”

According to him, the Nepali settlers were given space on a private land at Nerbong Pyllun village under Raid Marwet of Mylliem Syiemship since 1987. 

“However, without getting the consent of the Syiem of Raid Marwet, they (Nepali) had set up the village and even appointed a headman, which is in violation against the Mylliem Syiemship rules and against the land transfer Act,” he said. 

He said that these settlers have also set up village employment council (VEC) and are availing schemes from the Block Development Office. 

Lamin further informed on seeking clarification from the Syiem of Raid Marwet, he had clearly stated that the Raid was not aware of the existence of the Upper Nerbong nor has it given any sanat to the headman of the village. 

Asked, the HYC leader said that the KHADC chief has assured the delegation to institute an inquiry and accordingly take necessary action on the matter.