Shillong, Sept 28: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Chief Executive Member (CEM), Pyniaid Sing Syiem has sent a strong message to individuals involved in illegally excavating soil from Pollangkata in Ri Bhoi, and transporting it to Assam.

The KHADC chief conducted an inspection of the excavation site on Thursday following reports alleging that an individual identified as Billu Taro has been illegally excavating soil from the area and transporting it to Assam. The CEM also informed that he will file an official complaint against the individual at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi and with the concerned Police Station if he continues to excavate the soil.

CEM Pyniaid stated that the individual has not obtained any permission from the District Council, the concerned Department, nor from the Hima.

Speaking to reporters, CEM stated that his inspection was carried out after several complaints were received regarding the illegal excavation allegedly by Billu Taro. He also informed that the Council has already issued a Show-Cause notice to him and sought clarification within 15 days. The CEM mentioned that the period for response has ended and the individual has not come forward to provide any explanation.

CEM further stated that Billu Taro has not only shown disrespect towards the Council’s Show-Cause notice, but also continues to excavate soil, reportedly doing so during the night.

He has given Billu another two days to come forward with an explanation; failing which, the Council will be compelled to take further action and will file complaints against him with the District Administration and the police.

The CEM conducted the inspection alongside the District Magistrate, Eric K Dkhar, officials of the KHADC, Traditional Heads of the Hima Mylliem, leaders of the KSU, and HYNY.

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