Term extension
The State Government has decided to extend the term of the Secretary of Meghalaya State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission for a period of one year from August 2016. Deputy Chief Minister, Food and Civil Supply in-charge, RC Laloo stated that BN Sangma was first appointed as the Secretary of the Commission on July 31, 2015.
Plot No. Allotment
The State Cabinet has decided to regularise the allotment of plot number 121 and 122 at Wahingdoh to the local Dorbar Shnong. Deputy Chief Minister, Revenue and Disaster Management in-charge, RC Laloo said that the government had received a proposal from the Dorbar Shnong requesting for settlement of the plot number 121 and 122 at Wahingdoh. According to Laloo, the government decided to regularise the entire allotment since school buildings and community halls, which are charitable in nature and promote the welfare of the public, have been constructed over plot number 122.
Agency renamed
The State Cabinet has decided to rename the Meghalaya Non Conventional and Rural Energy Development Agency to Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that the decision has been taken in sync with the government’s intention to harness renewable energy through adoption of new available solutions.