30 of 36 disputed villages along Meghalaya-Assam border to remain in Meghalaya: CM Sangma
The Hindu
Thirty of the 36 disputed villages along the Meghalaya-Assam border will remain in Meghalaya as recommended by regional committees of the two States, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma informed the Assembly on March 7.
The 36 villages cover a 36.9 sq km area, while the 30 villages are spread over an 18 sq km area, he said.
The Chief Minister, addressing the House on the progress of the talks with the Assam Government to resolve the inter-State boundary dispute, said that both the States have agreed that no new areas of differences shall be added to the already identified 12 areas.
“Of the 36 villages claimed by Meghalaya in 2011, a total of 30 will remain in Meghalaya as recommended by regional committees of the two States. Ownership of land, however, will not be affected after demarcation of the boundary,” he said.
“All eight villages claimed by Meghalaya in Tarabari area will remain in the state. In Gizang of West Khasi Hills district, two of three claimed villages will remain under our administrative control,” Mr. Sangma said.
The Chief Minister said that Meghalaya will get 11 of 12 claimed villages in Hahim area.
In Ri-Bhoi district, Boklapara will remain in Meghalaya while Jumrigaon will go to Assam.
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