Meghalaya Cabinet approves adoption of NH Act

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 19, 2022

The state Cabinet on Wednesday approved the adoption of the National Highways Act for land acquisition and construction of national highways in the state. 

informing this after the meeting, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the decision was taken based on the request of the Central government. 

According to him, the NH Act will be applicable only for national highway projects while for other projects, the normal land acquisition will be applicable. 

Sangma further asserted that with the approval of the land acquisition to be done under the NH Act, it reduce the time for land acquisition from three years down to one year. 

“It is a huge advantage and obviously will ensure the projects are completed much faster,” he added.