Public Notice: Hearing on proposed rearrangement of JHADC constituencies

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 4, 2024

The Delimitation Committee of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) will hold public hearings to discuss the proposed rearrangement of constituencies. This initiative, based on a letter from the District Council Affairs Department dated 20th November 2023, aims to gather input from interested parties and citizens. The hearings will allow for public participation and feedback on the “Delimitation of Constituencies of JHADC.”

Here are the details of the public notice:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED REARRANGEMENT OF CONSTITUENCIES OF JHADC

As set forth herein, notice is hereby given that pursuant to letter No DCA.22/2013/225 dated Shillong, 20th November 2023, from the District Council Affairs Department Government of Meghalaya, the Delimitation Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the rearrangement of the constituencies of the JHADC, titled “Delimitation of Constituencies of JHADC.” The hearing may be adjourned from time to time as necessary.

The date, time, and venue of the meetings will be as follows:

8th July 2024 in Amlarem at Syiem Jingsuk Parish Hall, Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills District, at 11:00 am. Covering constituencies: War–East, War–West, War–Central.

9th July 2024 in Jowai at District Library Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District, at 11:00 am. Covering constituencies: Amwi-Khliehtyrshi, Mukhla-Ummulong, Moodymmai-Nongkhroh, Wahiajer-Kyndong, Moodop–Umladang, Mynso-Nongjngi, Mynsngat–Khanduli, Shiliangmyntang-Namdong, Barato-Mukroh, Mowtyrshiah–Saphai, Sahsniang-Mowkaiaw, Raliang, Shangpung, Jowai – North, Jowai–Central, Jowai–South.

11th July 2024 in Khliehriat at Khliehriat West Community Hall, East Jaintia Hills District, at 11:00 am. Covering constituencies: Muthlong-Sohkymphor, Tuber, Musniang-Rangad, Rymbai-Khliehriat, Sutnga-Narwan, Sutnga-Nongkhlieh, Sumer, Saipung-Nongkhlieh, Narpuh, Bataw-Lakadong.

Rules for Attending the Public Hearing:

A brief statement of its purpose or “hearing on the proposed delimitation of constituencies for the upcoming MDC Elections in JHADC”

That the meeting will be conducted as per the rules below. These following rules shall be strictly adhered to.

1. That the hearing shall be conducted at 11 A.M Sharp without any further delay.
2. The person who wishes to testify shall get himself registered @ 10 A.M – 10.45 A.M at the place where the hearing will be conducted.
3. That only the person who has registered themselves with the committee shall be allowed to participate or testify in the hearing.
4. That the time limit for one person to participate in the hearing shall be limited to only 5 minutes. However, if two or more members of the public are concerned about the same topic only two may speak in support of the matter and two against. The first speaker in either case shall speak for a maximum of 3 minutes and the second for 2 minutes. An extension of this time limit is at the sole discretion of the Chair.
5. That only two members of the public from the same village are allowed to speak in the hearing and the timing as laid down in para 4 shall be applicable.
6. It is recommended that expert witnesses testify first, then person’s representing organizations, followed by individuals.
7. That the person attending the meeting shall maintain discipline and shall not interrupt in between when another person is testifying or speaking.
8. The conduct of public participation will be regulated by the Chair having regard to the guidelines set out but with the right of discretion reserved.
9. The Chairs decision on the relevance of a representation or question and on the method of dealing with any issue in connection with this procedure will be final. This includes the Chair’s decision to allow a representation or question or require an answer to be given.
10. The questions put forward must be clear and concise and be relevant to matters for which the Committee has powers or duties.
11. Only one question may be asked by any member of the public or organisation and the question must relate to a single topic. However, if an answer is given at that meeting, which the Committee will endeavour to do, the member of public will be permitted to ask a supplementary question in response should they want to.
12. Questions, representations, contributions or suggestions should not:
    • Contain offensive expressions or be personal or verbal attacks on any staff or member of the Council.
    • Divulge, or require the answer to divulge confidential or exempt information.
    • Repeat questions or representations previously asked unless there has been a material change of circumstances.
13. The Chair will invite representations to be made or questions to be asked at the meeting.
14. The Chair shall decide on whether or not a response is appropriate to any questions put forward.
15. No debate will be allowed on any question or the response thereto.

Sd/- Secretary Delimitation Committee, JHADC

DELIMITATION OF JHADC CONSTITUENCIES DRAFT

1. WAR – EAST

Pdengshakap, Nongthymmai Lurniang, Amlamit, Pdengkseh, Jongushen, Amsohtai, Amkhloo Pamtbuh, Amkhloo Jaralud, Amkhloo Amtasam, Syndai Kmaishnong, Syndai Mission, Syndai Lyngkot, Amalari Rim, Amlari Model, Trangblang Mission, Satpator, Amlanai, Larem Shyiap, Amsohrhong, Amtra, Muktapur, Lakroh, Hawai Sutnga, Hartali, Pasadwar, Lumpyngngad, Kharkhana, Kamsing, Amsku, Kyrweng, Hawaibhoi (Amse), Sankhad, Jaliakhola, Twah-U-Sdiah, Thangbuli-A, Thangbuli-B, Ladjaplem, Amjalong.

2. WAR – CENTRAL

Nongtalang Amlariang, Nongtalang Pdengshnong-A, Nongtalang Pdengshnong-B, Nongtalang Mission,  Nongtalang Khla Shympa, Nongtalang Amsohmeheleng, New Nonglamin, Sohkha Mission, Sohkha Phlang, Sohkha Model Mathmat, Sohkha Shnong, Amtapoh, Rhongkum, Amlympiang, Amdoh, Kudeng Thymmai, Wahrong, Pdengkarong, Amsyrwai, Amralang, Amlarem, Amlatdoh, Shkentalang, Amjajer Roko, Jarain-A, Jarain-B, Umladkhur.          

3. WAR – WEST

Lamin Shnong, Lamin Amludok, Lamin Roman, Lamin Chendaloi, Amshipai, Lai Lyngdoh, Amsarim, Krangpamtadong, Ammutong, Pamtadong, Mawlong, Nongbarehrim, Nongbareh Lyntiar-A, Nongbareh Lyntiar–B, Khonglah–A, Khonglah–B, Amkoi, Kudengrim, Shnongpdeng, Lymba, Kongwang, Darrang-A, Darrang-B, Padubah, Padu Shnongpdeng, Padu Pohklor, Padu Mawsku, Padu Mawjyllang, Mawngap, Dawki, Tamabil, Bakur, Riahjalong.

4. AMWI-KHLIEHTYRSHI

Khliehtyrshi, Mookyniang, A.T.S., Moopyllaitsyiar, Madur, Phlongingkhaw, Lumkhudung, Demthring-A, Demthring-B, Mupyut-A, Mupyut-B, Moosakhia, Samanong, Umialang, Shkenpyrsit, Madantyrpait, Mynthong.                                                             

5. MUKHLA-UMMULONG

Lad Mukhla, Dev. Block, B. T. C., Umsuwe, Umlangshor, Mukhla Shohshrieh, Mukhla, Mukhla Mission, Mupliang, Niriang, Myrjai, Ummulong-A, Ummulong-B, Ummulong-C, Wahrymbai, Lumsharatoh, Ummulong Lumkynsaw, Sabahmuswang, Mookaswan, Ladmynkseh.                                    

6. MOODYMMAI-NONGKHROH

Nonglatem, Nongkharai, Bamkamar, Umrakia, Nongkhroh, Thadmusem, Moodymmai, Tyrshang, Sohphoh, Mynso-Kdohkule, Larnai, Mookyndur, Maskut.                                                               

7. WAHIAJER- KYNDONG

Wahiajer-A, Wahiajer Rc, Wahiajer-B, Wahiajer-C, Wahiajer Lumbhahdakha, Wahiajer-D, Moobakhon, Nongmulieh, Ksehrynshang, Kyndongtuber N, Kyndongtuber Lumkhangdong, Kyndongtuber Lum Presbyterian.

8. MOODOP – UMLADANG

Moodop, Mookhoniung, Iaw Nartiang, Moorathud, Iongshiwiat, Nongdhar, Lumkya, Mooker, Mookabeng, Nongkhyllep, Umladang, Umbluh Mynsning, Ladaw Laru, Rakabah, Kdiap, Nongrimbambthong, Umtangtiang,           Mookbu, Moorap, Mookjat, Thadmynri, Mukoh, Khonsaro, Ladmyngor, Kremmyrsiang.

9. MYNSO-NONGJNGI

Ionglwit, Lumtrep, Iangkar, Lumlyngkut Lumstong, Murpuchai, Nongjngi, Lummujem, Lumlyngdoh, Lumiongniang, Takhniang, Moolephaw, Iongthma, Mynso Lumphlong, Lumlakhiat, Lumwahskai, Lumkarot, Lumlarmoo, Mynso-A, Mynso-B, Mynskiah, Iongsnieh Takhniang, Saphohwaiong, Lapulein, Madansynrang, Nongthymme Sehlama, Nartiang-A, Nartiang-B.

10. MYNSNGAT – KHANDULI

Mynsngat, Mynsngat Rakhwi, Nongsutnga, Khanduli, Myn-I, Umplu, Umshangiar, Tamu, Pdeiniawmusiang, Rinkyrtein, Saitsama, Mookoiram, Mynngor, Umjalisiaw, Madanrtiang, Lumrod, Namdong-A.      

11. SHILIANGMYNTANG- NAMDONG

Sanaro, Namdong Mukhnang, Thangrain, Khliehsaniriang, Shilliang Myntang, Thadsning, Bhain, Samatan, Thadialong, Lummuriap, Thadbamon, Sooklieh, Musiaw, Umsalang, Latymphu, Moobando, Pdeiniadaw, Khlokriat, Mynkrem, Khliehriat (Nongjngi).

12. BARATO-MUKROH

Mukroh, Saba, Barato-A, Barato-B, Maitdieng, Iongkynshur, Lapangap, Pdeintalo, Shiabnai, Lakaroi Pnar, Mookalangi, Moolum, Lumlakhiat, Iongkwang.

13. MOWTYRSHIAH – SAPHAI

Mukhap, Dong Wahshnong Mukhap, Mowtyrshiah-A, Mowtyrshiah-B, Khonshnong, Nongryngkoh, Madanrwai, Chutwakhu Sarhen, Iooksi Tongkiad, Iooksi Kyanmynsar Thlongmoo, Lakadong, Madan Pohkseh, Umdeinlin, Saphai Pohrtiang, Rud Kupli Iawthymme, Priang.

14. SAHSNIANG-MOWKAIAW

Mynksan, Ionglang, Mooshrot, Sahsniang-A, Niawkmai, Tum Tum, Myntangtihwieh, Pdeinlapatein, Psiar, Khadkasla, Mowluber, Sahsniang-B, Thangthring, Iongkasaro, Umsalait, Mowkaiaw-A, Mowkaiaw-B, Mowkaiaw-C, Kyrwen, Madan Rwan.

15. RALIANG

Raliang-A, Raliang-B, Raliang Dong Lumsehkot, Madankynsaw, Mookyndeng, Rtiang S, Rtiang R, Biar, Nongkynrih, Laskein, Pammanik.

16. SHANGPUNG

Shangpung Khliehmuchut, Shangpung Mission, Shangpung Pohshnong-A, Shangpung Pohshnong-B, Shangpung Pohshnong -C, Khliehrangnah, Mynkrem, Khlookynrin, Kyrluh, Mulieh R, Mulieh S, Myntkung, Khliehumbuit, Moolibang, Shangpung Moosyiem.

17. JOWAI – NORTH

Ladthadlaboh Playground Area, Riatmulain, Ladthalaboh Main Road, P.W.D. Campus, Tyndowapung, Mihmyntdu Lumpyrdi, Mihmyntdu Lumpyrtuh, Mookymphad Mihmyntdu, Salini Colony, Caroline Colony, Mooralong, Lumpariat, Nongbah Presbyterian, Nongbah Iawmusiang, Nongbah Mulang, Nongbah Moopasi, Nongbah Lumchor, Nongbah Kyndongsyiem, Umshangiar Iongbiam.

18. JOWAI – CENTRAL

Iawmusiang, Moosalyngkat, Lumsooiung Newhill, Mission Compound, Lumkyrwiang,           Chilliangraij, Umshangiar, Iongpiah, Lumiongkjam, Sohmynting, Sohmynting Dongwah, Pynthorlangtein, Mookyrdup, Tpep Pale, Muphlang, Mustem-A, Mustem-B.                     

19. JOWAI – SOUTH

Dulong, Panaliar, Khimusniang, Chutwakhu, Iongnoh, Moobyrni, Dongmihsngi, Salaroh, Shyrmang, Ialong, Ialong Luti Tuber.

20. MUTHLONG-SOHKYMPHOR

Sohkymphor, Byrwai, Rashai, Iurimkhliehshnong, Pasyih, Mynska, Thadmuthlong, Thadmuthlong Phramer, Muthlongrim.

21. TUBER

Wapung Shnong, Kongong   , Tuber Shohshrieh, Tuber Kmai Shnong, Pynthorsale, Mukhaialong, Mutong, Cham Cham, Lumshyrmit, Pamrakmai Shnong.

22. MUSNIANG-RANGAD

Musniang, Musniangrim Rim, Moolang, Moolamanoh, Wapungskur, Jalyiah, Khliehmyntriang, Mukhep, Pamra Paithlu, Iongkaluh, Rangad, Lumputhoi, Moonongtdu.

23. RYMBAI-KHLIEHRIAT

Rymbai, Lad Rymbai, Dkhiah West, Khliehriat West, Khliehriat East, Nongthymme, Kairang Rim.

24.SUTNGA-NARWAN

Sutnga, Jalaphet Bri Sutnga, Narwan, Tympiahkasu, Sahkai, Moopala, Umlawang, Sookilo, Dkhiah East.

25. SUTNGA-NONGKHLIEH

Mookympad, Sakhain Moolimen, Sakhain, Latyrke, Moolamylliang, Tluh, Jarain, Lelad, Umthe, Umkboh, Tongseng (Nongkhlieh), Byndihati, Diengshynrum, Chiehruphi, Myngkre, Nongsning, Larseng, Umtyra, Umrasong, Nongrim Hills.

26. SUMER

Khahnar, Mooknor, Kseh, Pala, Umkyrpong, Moriap, Mukroh, Lakasein, Mynthlu, Kremmyrsiang, Umsoo, Myntriang, Samasi, Jalaphet Bri Sumer, Mulait Sumer, Moolait Bri Sutnga, Mookhain, Larket, Mynthning, Shyrwang, Lamyrsiang.

27. SAIPUNG-NONGKHLIEH

Mualsei, Teizol, Nachangzol, Disamatang, Kaizakham, Lalzol, Bombaithol, Kaiengpur, Diruphai, Salain, P. Zoar, Artan, Saibual, Jongriathar, Saipung, Ngaibang, Situng, Tuituk, Fiangpui, Jongria Old, Thuruk, Moulhoi, Saphak, Lura, Lungmaicham, Tlangpui, Kulpui, New Tlangmoi, Saron, Tuidam, Khuaingoi, Mualcheng, Singlei, Saitul, Moullian, Sialkan, Moopat, Sakwa, Tlongmoi, Khaddum, Shnongrim, Lumbangla, Khaidong, Moolasngi, Lumthari, Shnongthymme, Daistong, Mutong, Bomkhosngi, Lumshyrngam, Tangnub.

28.NARPUH

Musiang Lamare (Old & New), Umrasiang, Umlong, Umlaper, Wahiajer (Narpuh), Thangskai (Narpuh), Lumshnong, Tongseng (Narpuh), Lumtongseng, Brishyrnot, Umstain, Pandare, Sakhri, Sonapyrdi, Shymplong, Lummyrli, Kuliang, Borsara         , Pyrtakuna, Lumphyllut, Lumsoskie, Lum Trum, Dong Dukan, Dong Madan, Umkiang East, Par Umkiang, Pahar Umkiang, Wahkhian, Rc Hill, Lum Phyllut, Apha, Dong Umkiang, Wahkoh, Dona Skur, Dona Umbluh, Donabhoi, Ratacherra, Border Umpyrdit, Malidor.

29. BATAW-LAKADONG

Shiliang Umshong, Deinshalalu, Lumshken, Wahsarang, Iapmala, Suchen Mulieh, Suchen Danat, Lumjarain, Suchen, Umsatai, Deinsatlang, Lad Wahwapung, Pynurkba, Bataw, Lakadong (Ummat), Lad Lakadong, Lakadong Umlatdoh, Umlyngsha, Lama, Borghat, Natbor, Kwator, Demlakang, Pdein Wahkhynriam, Hingaria, Huroi, Leijri, Lahalein.