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News18
2 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Meghalaya HC directs govt to form animal birth control committees in 2 districts
Last Updated: Shillong, Jul 23 (PTI) The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to constitute Animal Birth Control (ABC) committees in districts where such panels are yet to be formed, officials said on Wednesday. The court was informed that the government had constituted ABC committees in most districts, except South Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills. The directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Kaustav Paul, concerning the control and management of stray dogs in the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice I P Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh, while passing the order on Tuesday, said, 'We direct listing of this public interest litigation once again on August 6, 2025, to receive further action taken report, including constitution of committees for the said two districts (South Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills)". The objective of setting up these committees is to implement the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, which aim to control the stray dog population through humane measures such as capturing, treating, vaccinating, sterilising, and rehabilitating the animals in dog centres. PTI JOP SBN SBN Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hasten Shillong airport work: Meghalaya HC to authorities
1 2 Guwahati: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the defence ministry, the state govt, the Airport Authority of India (AAI), and the Director General of Civil Aviation to expedite the long-pending expansion of Shillong Airport. The division bench of Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh gave the direction after reviewing a report submitted by the AAI in response to a public interest litigation filed by the registrar general of the high court in 2021. The court observed that only the essential preliminary groundwork was completed, emphasising that a substantial amount of work must now be done at an appreciable pace to make the project operational in the near future. It urged all concerned authorities to apply the necessary thrust. Additional advocate general (AAG) K Khan submitted a note prepared by the state govt before the court. After examining the note, the court took note of the fact that for the expansion, a total of 22 acres are required. Of this, 10.30 acres are to be acquired from defence authorities, while the state govt has approved the purchase of 11.75 acres from individual landowners at a cost of Rs 72.17 crore, with acquisition expected by the end of July. The ministry of defence in April sanctioned the state govt to commence work on its 10.30 acres at Umroi Military Station, based on an agreement for a land transfer of equal value. According to a draft master plan, Runway 4 of the airport would be extended by 571 metres, increasing its total length to 2,400 metres. On completion of the extension of Runway 4, landing operations of aircraft would be from Runway 22, and their take-off would be from Runway 4. Deputy solicitor general of India N Mozika, who appeared for the AAI on instructions from the director of Shillong Airport, submitted before the court that the tender for carrying out construction, renovation, and alteration of the infrastructure of the airport would be granted by the AAI to a contractor immediately upon receipt of land from the state and defence authorities and upon obtaining the necessary environmental clearance. The DSGI also submitted that the AAI would also have to remove some impediments to aircraft operation caused by the presence of mounds, trees, etc, along the flight path to the airport. The high court's directive underscores the critical importance of accelerating infrastructure projects for regional development. The Shillong Airport expansion is vital for enhancing air connectivity, boosting tourism, and stimulating economic growth in Meghalaya. Timely completion will ensure modern aviation facilities, fostering greater accessibility and contributing significantly to the state's progress and integration. The next review of the project's progress is scheduled for Aug 12.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Acquire land for common burial: HC to Meghalaya
Guwahati: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the state govt to take immediate steps to acquire the required land for common burial purposes, either by acquisition or private treaty. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The court of chief justice IP Mukerji and justice W Diengdoh was hearing a petition filed by 'Re-Seng Khasi Hima Crematorium,' raising the issue of a dearth of crematoria and the lack of willingness of the Khasis and the Jaintias to share a particular crematorium. Initially, the scope of the PIL was confined to facilitating the cremation of persons belonging to Khasi and Jaintia communities on one hand and those embracing the Hindu religion on the other throughout the state. The court, in its order on Monday, stated it carefully examined the detailed report filed by Additional Advocate General K Khan and the report filed by Amicus Curiae N Syngkon. The court also noted that the result of the meetings between the Amicus Curiae and the public authorities appears to be that some Christian denominations, through churches and other religious orders, own private cemeteries. "Those denominations having private cemeteries are reluctant to share their cemeteries with other denominations. They have no objection to sharing cemeteries which are acquired by the govt or public authority and designated for common burial for all communities irrespective of faith," the court said. Stating that the common burial grounds are very few in number compared to the number of dead and the demand for space for their interment, the court said the villages have community land belonging to the village people in common, and a part of it may be gifted for common burial purposes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "However, substantial land is required across the districts for the above common burial purpose, if any progress is to be made towards solving this problem. These lands need to be acquired by the govt through the land acquisition machinery or through private sale or treaty," the court stated. The court further directed the Amicus Curiae to move the chief secretary of the state to form a committee led by the chief secretary as the chairperson to hold meetings between all stakeholders, including representatives of the district councils, representatives of churches or religious orders, administrative officers, state legal counsel and local functionaries for the purpose of acquisition of land for common burial.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
HC directs Centre, Meghalaya govt to respond on 2016 recommendations of Linguistic forum
Shillong, The Meghalaya High Court has directed the Centre and the state government to submit a report if the recommendations on development and welfare of linguistic minorities in the state made by the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in 2016 were implemented. HC directs Centre, Meghalaya govt to respond on 2016 recommendations of Linguistic forum Hearing a PIL filed by the Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum which advocates for the rights of linguistic minorities in the state, the high court noted that while Khasi and Garo-speaking people are dominant, a significant population also speaks Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Assamese, and other languages. The Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities had in 2016 recommended translation of official documents into minority languages, creation of language preference registers in schools, and official recognition and support for minority language educational institutions among others. A division bench headed by Chief Justice I P Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh asked both the Centre and the state to clarify the current status of the report before the next hearing scheduled for July 10, 2025. "We direct learned counsel for Union of India and state to take suitable instructions in the matter with regard to the status of the report of the Commissioner dated 29th March, 2016 and report to this court before the returnable date," the order stated. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel also urged the Court to issue instructions to the state government to constitute a Board for Linguistic Welfare which was one of the recommendations made in 2016. In response, the government's counsel argued that the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities does not hold absolute authority and maintained that the report should be vetted by the President of India and approved by Parliament. The high court has now asked both the state and the Central governments to provide updates and instructions on the matter before the next hearing. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC orders Meghalaya to curb plastic use below 120 microns
Shillong: The high court of Meghalaya has directed the state to take appropriate action against offenders involved in the manufacturing of plastic less than 120 microns in Meghalaya. The HC ordered that the state should take all steps to prevent its clandestine manufacture and inspect places where these are in frequent use, seize these items and deal with the offenders appropriately. "For this purpose, administrative orders may be issued," a bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh said in its order on Wednesday. The bench also said it did not find that any real action has been taken to ensure the removal of this category of plastic products from the market. It said positive and effective steps to remove these items from the market would be the first step towards a society without plastic and with its replacement by an equivalent substitute available at an equivalent price. "In those circumstances, we direct each and every deputy commissioner heading a district to take the following measures: (a) Continue to carry out awareness camps indicating the adverse effects of plastic. (b) Informing and convincing the people by public announcement, through advertisement, billboards, wall writing, other media that the use of plastic is detrimental to personal health, environment and the ecological system; (c) Give reasonable time to persons who have already procured and have possession of plastic less than 120 microns to return the items to the seller or to dispose of them hygienically," the HC said. On the other hand, CM Conrad K Sangma has announced that the 39th National Games to be held in Meghalaya would be plastic-free, with plans to host a completely biodegradable sporting event. In a recent visit to the Nongpiyur Government LP School, the CM had inspected the school toilets which were made of single use plastic waste through the S.U.P.E.R CAMPAIGN 2024 (Single Use Plastic Eco Recycling), an initiative by My Meghalaya My Pride & GreenAmmo in collaboration with Directorate of School Education & Literacy and State Project Office SEMAM-Samagra Shiksha, Govt of Meghalaya. The CM also announced investment of approximately Rs 1,890 crores in a state-of-the-art factory that will produce starch-based bags and bottles.
