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Meghalaya Reservation Policy: Expert Committee says notices to be issued for public to voice concerns

Meghalaya Reservation Policy: Expert Committee says notices to be issued for public to voice concerns

The Expert Committee on the State Reservation Policy in Meghalaya, chaired by Retired Justice Mr. Mool Chand Garg, held its second meeting, deciding to seek public consultations on the policy. Public hearings are set to be conducted after receiving input from stakeholders.

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The Expert Committee on the State Reservation Policy in Meghalaya held its second physical meeting in the Shillong under the Chairmanship of Justice (Retd.) Mr. Mool Chand Garg, on April 27.

In the meeting, the Expert Committee decided that a public notice would be issued for the pubic in order to seek consultations, suggestions and comments on the State Reservation Policy. 

The committee also made a decision that public hearings would thereon be conducted in Shillong and all other District Headquarters or in places which may be decided by the committee after receiving comments and suggestions from stakeholders. Meanwhile, this development will also ensure that stakeholders are able to put forth their opinions and contribute to shaping their State Reservation Policy in the state.

Retired Justice Dr. Satish Chandra, Professor D.V. Kumar, Prof. Chander Shekhar and Prof. Subhadip Mukherjee and officials from the Personnel Department of the Meghalaya government were present in the meeting.

The press release released by the committee noted that the next meeting will be held in May, 2024.

Edited By: Avantika
Published On: Apr 29, 2024