SHILLONG, NOV 25: On the backdrop of the ongoing deadlock on the issue of implementation over the implementation of the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) between the state government and pro-ILP ngos, noted social activist Michael Syiem suggested on Monday that the government should to come up with a ‘multi-pronged-mechanism’ to tackle and check unabated inflow of illegal influx into the state and not just bring the Meghalaya Regulation of Landlords and Verification of Tenants Bill as a one way solution to the problem.
Syiem, the convener of the Maitshaphrang Movement, told reporters at a news conference ]on Monday that in a state like Meghalaya, where there is large immigration (mostly unchecked), no ‘single-law’ can deal or tackle the issue of influx.
Stating that proposed bill of the government has generated so much controversy, Syiem said, “It (tenants bill) does say anything about how the government is going to tackle issues relating to influx,” adding “In the bill, the deputy commissioner has been tasked as the chairman of the District Task Force. How do you expect the DC who has already been burdened with so many responsibilities be able to find time to check influx.”
Syiem said if the government can bring a bill which deals with tenants and landlords to public domains for debate, then there is no harm for it (government) to use the same yardstick to bring other important bills like the Lokayukta, Grievances redressal bill, Compulsory of Registration of Marriage Act, Equitable Distribution of Self Acquired & Ancestral Property Act besides issuing of the Work Permit and Permanent Residential Certificates (PRC).
“We demand that the state government should give the same priority to these bills and acts as well since it has set precedence for the first time to bring a Bill (tenants bill) to public domain and then to take it to the Assembly,” Syiem said.
Syiem also felt that if the government can also put forth other bills and acts in the public platform, then public can discuss its ‘loopholes’ and make these as mechanisms to check influx.
The ngos are vehemently demanding implementation of the ILP as they feel this is the only mechanism to check influx.
Syiem felt that the government can use the same yardstick of holding public consultation on introduction of the ILP and let people discuss and debate on the matter before drawing any conclusions of what is effective and what is not or how far it will be practical for the government to implement the ILP for the state’s welfare.- By Our Reporter
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