SHILLONG: A high-level meeting chaired by chief advisor to the Government DD Lapang and attended by senior cabinet ministers suggested the Government to bring about an ordinance on empowerment of traditional institutions.
In a statement issued here on Monday, Lapang said that the meeting held at his office chamber discussed the role and functions of the headmen and traditional institutions in the context of current misunderstanding and confusion.
“The meeting exercised its mind on requesting the Government to bring about an ordinance on this matter of grave public concern”, Lapang said.
The meeting was of the opinion that the matter is to be addressed and resolved at the earliest so as to remove doubts and confusion.
The meeting while expressing concern over the present situation deliberated on bringing about concrete objective measures to bring about a settlement.
“A workable, practical mechanism as per the rule of law and established practices may be envisaged upon”, Lapang said, adding that this may be based on a general consensus and also taking into account the views and opinions of all stakeholders.
Those who attended the meeting included Deputy Chief Minister Rowell Lyngdoh, Cabinet Ministers Prestone Tynsong, H.D.R.Lyngdoh, Chief Secretary PBO Warjri, Principal Secretary, Home, J. Lyngdoh, Seretary, Law L.M.Sangma, Advocate General, K.S.Kynjing and Additional Advocate General W.H.D. Syngkon.
