Meghalaya Residents Safety Bill: MHA raises objections to Entry-Exit points, govt likely to revisit Bill

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home ministry raising objections to the provision for Entry-Exit points in the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Amendment Bill (MRSSAB), 2020, the state government is likely to revisit the bill.

MHA recently returned the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Amendment Bill (MRSSAB), 2020.

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home, Prestone Tynsong, on Wednesday informed about the concerns raised by the MHA to a delegation of Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC).

The central government is of the opinion that any acts and provisions enacted by the State should not cause inconvenience to people entering and exiting the state.

HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem said, “The deputy CM told us that the MHA has certain reservations when it comes to setting up of entry-exit points or the gates as per the provisions of the Act (because such) gates will create inconvenience to the visitors or the people who enter the state.”

He said the MHA has reservation or has put a direction that any Bill or any Act which is made by the state government should not be against or in contravention against any Act passed by the Parliament.

Synrem said the HYC has requested the deputy CM to provide a copy of the MHA letter so that they can also give suggestions to the government.

The state government has decided to soon call a meeting with all stakeholders to revisit the Bill and amend it as per the directions and observations by the MHA.

Synrem said, «We have made two demands before the government — if you cannot give us ILP, give us MRSSAB but at the same time we understand that the Centre is a bit hesitant to give ILP, so we request the government that the amendment Bill should be passed.

But as far as we understand right now, the amendment