By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Dec 6: Acting on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ letter ordering the state government to review the provisions of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Amendment Bill (MRSSAB), 2020, the latter will soon convene a consultative meeting with all relevant parties.
The establishment of entry-exit points was in violation of Article 19 of the Constitution, which grants Indian citizens the right to free movement throughout the nation, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said while explaining the MHA’s objection to the MRSSAB. “People should not be inconvenienced when travelling to other states through Meghalaya if we maintain the check gates and facilitation centres,” he stated.
Regarding the demand for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), Tynsong stated that MRSSA and ILP are two different things.
“The state government is pressing for the passage of the ILP, a central act that will include provisions ensuring the uninterrupted movement of Indian citizens between states. On the other hand, the MRSSA is unique in that it is a state act, but there will also be some requirements that the state government must follow in accordance with the central act,” Tynsong added.