The NGO’s Camden the DC for maligns and disrespects traditional institutions

 

 

Shillong June 28: The conglomeration of different NGO’s like  TUR, CSWO, KSU, FKJGP, KWADA, strongly condemn the order of the Deputy Commissioner  with regard to the land acquisition proceedings for New Shillong for demeaning and maligning the image and name of the traditional institutions represented by the Lyngdoh and Bakhraws of hima khyrim who have also been accorded constitutional status and recognition.

The order which was passed on 28th march 2013 and only communicated to the Lyngdoh only on 20th june 2013 states ” the claims of the objectors that they represent the Hima khyrim syiemship is questionable as no authorization letter, document was produced by the said individuals. Hence their claims that they represent the syiemship is not acceptable due to lack of documentary evidence” .

This statement clearly indicates not only insensitivity and arrogant disregard on the part of the bureaucrat for long established legal norms and practices prevailing in the tribal state of Meghalaya but also shows that he has not exercised due diligence and not applied his mind during the hearing of objections.

In fact he summarily dismissed documents produced by the bakhraws dating back to 1839, 1988, 1990 etc which show that community land cannot be alienated. Further the fact that the DC communicated  the order 4 months after it was passed and only after the document was already availed through RTI points to the non transparent and undemocratic manner in which the process of land acquisition for the new shillong township is taking place.(SP News)

 

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