Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma laid the foundation stone for an administrative complex at Rongjeng Civil Sub-Division in East Garo Hills district on November 10 and distributed land pattas to families settled on General Administration Department (GAD) land in Tura.
The proposed complex, estimated to cost Rs 7.49 crore, will bring various sub-divisional government offices under one roof. Once operational, it is expected to make essential services, including the issuance of certificates, revenue-related matters, grievance redressal and welfare schemes, more accessible to residents of Dambo Rongjeng and neighbouring areas.
The facility aims to reduce the need for residents to travel to Williamnagar or other areas to access administrative services.
In a separate programme, Sangma handed over land pattas to families occupying GAD land in Tura, granting them legal recognition and greater security over their properties. The documents are expected to help beneficiaries access institutional loans, official certifications, government schemes and other essential services.
Encroachment on government land in Tura had remained a contentious issue for years, leading to court cases, eviction notices and recurring law-and-order concerns.
The state government said the distribution of pattas would clarify the status of the land and help resolve longstanding disputes between the authorities and affected families.
