HC Special Officer urges EKH admin to proceed with Khyndailad hawkers relocation

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 16, 2025

Special Officer appointed by the Meghalaya High Court Subhasis Chakrawarty on Wednesday asked the district administration of East Khasi Hills District to proceed with the relocation process of hawkers and street vendors at Khyndailad area as per the court’s directives.

Speaking to media persons after convene a meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Chakrawarty said the meeting saw a fruitful discussion among the parties on how to proceed with the relocation process and issuance of Certificates of Vending (CoVs).

“So, the administration will now go ahead (with the relocation process) in accordance with the decisions taken in this matter,” the senior advocated added. 

To a query, the special officer expressed a wait-and-watch approach, saying “Let us see how it goes ahead. We will come to know about it as things progress”.

The meeting was attended by officials of the district administration, Shillong Municipal Board (SMB), members of the Provisional Town Vending Committee (PTVC) and members of the Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA).