MeECL to take over Mawsynram sub-division after SAI Computer Ltd contract cancelled: Metbah

SHILLONG, JUN 10: Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh Wednesday said Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) will take over power supply in the Mawsynram sub-division after the government decided to cancel the letter issued to SAI Computer Limited.

The decision follows representations from local MLAs of Mawsynram, Mawphlang and Ranikor.

“We have decided to cancel the letter given to SAI Computer Limited and the Corporation will take over… The point here that we would like to stress is that we would like to see that the people of that area should not suffer for whatever decision we will be taking. We would like to see that the takeover should be smooth and we would like to extend the best services to the people,” Lyngdoh told reporters.

He said legal opinion was taken since the matter is sub judice, and the move is specific to the Mawsynram sub-division.

On privatisation of MeECL, Lyngdoh clarified the government has no such plan and is focused on reviving the utility.

“As of now, that part of privatisation is concerning, we have never thought of. Basically, we would like to see how MeECL comes back into a healthy platform… After 2-3 years more time the Corporation will, especially financially, be in a better position. We are getting back on track,” he said.

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