#Traditional Institutions
State reviews contested KHADC land bill amid backlash
Officials are reviewing a controversial land bill after traditional groups protested the removal of a key consultation clause in the legislation.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Traditional leaders press Meghalaya government to block controversial KHADC land bill
Meghalaya leaders seek to block a KHADC land amendment they claim weakens traditional institutions and ignores mandatory consultation requirements.
Walrik Marak • 8 Aug 2026
Traditional leaders press Meghalaya government to scrap land amendment bill
Traditional leaders are fighting a KHADC land bill that strips them of oversight, prompting Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to promise a review.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
