SHILLONG: Governor V Shanmuganathan is yet to take a call on who will be the pro tem chairman of the KHADC. This was informed by KHADC CEM PN Syiem here on Saturday.
KHADC chairman Manstudy Nongrem and deputy chairman Donevan Wanlang had tendered their resignations on October 26.
Syiem said that it was the prerogative of the Governor to appoint the pro tem chairman of the House as per Rule 12 (1) of the Assam Meghalaya District Council Rules. Syiem accepted the resignations of executive members (Congres MDCs) PT Sawkmie, Jansing Tynsong and Lamphrang Blah on Friday.
During the recent two-day session, all the Congress members supported the CEM only to change their stand later.
The CEM had already ruled out any crisis in the Executive Committee following the resignation of chairman and deputy chairman. However, there is urgency in the appointment of chairman as the House cannot function without him if any special session is convened. Sources added that the Governor may take some time to decide on the appointment of a pro tem chairman as he will have to examine the relevant rules before taking a decision.
