Editor,
Apropos the letter, “Is the Tura DTO listening?”(ST 3rd Dec 2014) it is a matter of shame that the so called leaders of NGOs like the Garo Students Union go on openly flouting the rules made by the state. It is as if the rules apply only to the common people. On what grounds does the GSU leader qualify to be a VIP? The GSU President drives a mighty Scorpio which has not been registered till date. In fact , until a few years ago he even had a red beacon installed on the top of his vehicle, which has however been removed now. The said vehicle bears no number plate and instead proudly displays a name plate which says “GSU President Tura.” As far as my limited knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules are concerned all new vehicles have to be registered within a certain time period from the date of purchase (ie one month) at the DTO office concerned and have a HSRP number plate affixed. The aforementioned vehicle of the GSU leader is more than two years old .
Even the KSU and JSU leaders have had the humility to at least use vehicles which are registered and without any red beacon on top because they are not VIPs as listed by the law. Is the GSU president a law unto himself that he should be allowed to flout openly the rules in broad daylight? Should the vehicle not have been impounded by now? I, on behalf of all the concerned citizens request the concerned DTO , the police and the District Administration to kindly look into the matter and ensure that such type of individuals do not get away with openly flouting of such rules. Rules and regulations are meant for all, not just for the common people. It is important to ensure that such individuals do not make a mockery of the laws prevailing in the State.
The authorities of Garo Hills have failed miserably to take any action against the allegedly powerful individuals even while they impose their laws upon the helpless law abiding common people.
Yours etc.,
C Marak,
Via email
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MPS Interview – will it be fair?
Editor,
With the result of the written examination to the post of Meghalaya Police Service (MPS) having been published, and the personal interview fixed with effect from 15th December, 2014, the pertinent question is, whether the interview be fair or will it be just like the other episodes such as the interview to various posts in Agriculture Department which have been recently quashed by the Hon’ble Meghalaya High Court. Talks of heavy canvassing are doing the rounds. To ensure transparency the total marks obtained by each candidate in both written and personal interview should be published along with the results. Will MPSC ensure fairness in its assigned responsibility and let the deserving candidates be selected?
Yours etc.,
T Z Lyngdoh
Shillong – 14
