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HC directs Meghalaya to acquire airport land in four months

GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya High Court has instructed the Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the Transport Department to complete the acquisition of 11.75 acres of private land for Shillong airport’s expansion by January 10. This land is to be handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The directive was issued by Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice W Diengdoh, highlighting the urgency and delays in securing the necessary land. The bench noted that the state government’s report indicated that the Ri-Bhoi DC would take steps to clear any encumbrances and transfer the land by January 20. Following this, the…

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Meghalaya Cabinet Endorses Reforms in Building By-Laws

SHILLONG: In a bid to enhance the ease of doing business, the Meghalaya Cabinet approved amendments to the building bylaws 2025 on Thursday. This will initiate a streamlined online building permission system effective from August 11. The Cabinet also endorsed significant reforms to the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) examination format and delegated new financial powers to the District Council Affairs (DCA) department. “Under the updated bylaws, all building permit applications must be submitted online,” announced Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who led the meeting. He added, “For low-risk buildings—both residential and commercial—with a built-up area ranging from 2,500 to 3,000…

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RERA to Manage Real Estate Registrations in Meghalaya

SHILLONG: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) of Meghalaya will manage the registration of real estate projects, promoters, and agents, according to an official statement released on Friday. The Government of Meghalaya established Rera on February 18, 2020, under the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016, with the aim of fostering a transparent, accountable, and efficient real estate sector. RERA will ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act, implement an internal adjudicating mechanism for prompt resolution of disputes, and protect home buyers’ interests through regulatory oversight, as highlighted in the official statement. The authority consists of a full-time…