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Meghalaya Seeks Centre’s Response on Compensation for Land Beyond Bangladesh Fence
✍️ Shillong Today
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:34 PM
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The Meghalaya government is awaiting a response from the central government regarding compensation for land situated beyond the Bangladesh border fence.
The Meghalaya government has formally requested compensation for land that lies beyond the Bangladesh border fence, a matter that has yet to receive a reply from the central government.
The state’s officials have highlighted that the land in question was affected by the recent construction of the fence, which has altered access and usage rights for local communities.
Despite multiple appeals, the central authorities have not yet provided a definitive stance, leaving the issue unresolved and causing uncertainty among residents.
Meghalaya’s leadership has urged the central government to address the compensation claim promptly, emphasizing the potential impact on livelihoods and the need for a fair resolution.
The state’s officials have highlighted that the land in question was affected by the recent construction of the fence, which has altered access and usage rights for local communities.
Despite multiple appeals, the central authorities have not yet provided a definitive stance, leaving the issue unresolved and causing uncertainty among residents.
Meghalaya’s leadership has urged the central government to address the compensation claim promptly, emphasizing the potential impact on livelihoods and the need for a fair resolution.