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KHADC Rejects Zero‑Hour Notice on Land Bill Over Lack of Official Communication
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council turned down a Zero‑Hour notice concerning a land bill, citing the absence of any official communication.
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has formally rejected a Zero‑Hour notice that sought discussion on a pending land bill. Council members said the notice was issued without any prior official communication, rendering it procedurally invalid.
According to the council’s statement, the lack of a formal memorandum or notice from the state government left the members unable to prepare for the debate. The council emphasized that any legislative discussion must follow established protocols to ensure transparency and accountability.
The rejection underscores ongoing tensions between the autonomous council and state authorities over land‑related legislation. Officials from the Meghalaya government have not yet responded to the council’s grievance.
The KHADC has called for a proper channel of communication before any further deliberations on the land bill can take place, urging the state to issue an official notice in accordance with statutory requirements.
According to the council’s statement, the lack of a formal memorandum or notice from the state government left the members unable to prepare for the debate. The council emphasized that any legislative discussion must follow established protocols to ensure transparency and accountability.
The rejection underscores ongoing tensions between the autonomous council and state authorities over land‑related legislation. Officials from the Meghalaya government have not yet responded to the council’s grievance.
The KHADC has called for a proper channel of communication before any further deliberations on the land bill can take place, urging the state to issue an official notice in accordance with statutory requirements.