Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 54/13

NOTIFICATION

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The Government of Meghalaya has de-notified Dr. Friday Lyngdoh, MLA as Political Adviser to Chief Minister, Mr. Sayeedullah Nongrum, MLA as Political Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr. Paul Lyngdoh, MLA as Chairman of the Meghalaya Infrastructure Development Committee with effect from 29-01-13.

Press Release No. 55/13

AUCTION NOTICE

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The Commandant, Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong has informed that Molded furniture and Steel scrap furniture will be sold by public auction on 20th February 2013 at 10:00 AM at Assam Rifles Construction and Maint Company complex at Laitkor, Shillong.

The intending bidders are permitted to visit the camp area during working hours on any day to examine the stores to be auctioned.

Press Release No. 56/13

ARMY AND AIR FORCE RECRUITMENT

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The Director, Sainik Welfare, Meghalaya, Shillong has informed that the Recruitment Rally for Soldier (Tech), Clerk, Skt & Soldier Tech (NA) will be held at Tinsukia Assam from 19th February 2013. There will also be Recruitment Rally for Group X Technical Trades for Air Force at Boiragimoth, Dibrugarh, Assam from 2nd February 2013.

For further information, Office Superintendent of Sainik Welfare Office behind Main Secretariat Building, Shillong can be contacted during office hours.

Press Release No. 57/13

ELECTION NOTICE ISSUED IN WEST GARO HILLS

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The Deputy Commissioner (Elections), West Garo Hills has informed all political parties and candidates of various Legislative Assembly constituencies under the district of the dates, time and venue for filing of nomination papers. He informed that the filing of nomination papers can be done between 11am and 3pm on any day other than public holidays not later that 6th February 2013 and added that scrutiny will be done at 11am on 7th February 2013.

For 46-Phulbari (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to the Returning Officer at Room No. 204 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office (main building), top floor. Scrutiny will be done in the same room.

For 47-Rajabala (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to the Returning Officer or to Assistant Returning Officer Kapil Koch at Room No. 110 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office (main building), 1st floor while. Scrutiny will be done in Room No.204 in the top floor of the same building.

For 48-Selsella (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to the Returning Officer at Room No. 205 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office (main building), top floor while. Scrutiny will be done in the same room.

For 50-North Tura (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to the Returning Officer at Room No. 101, DRDA Office building. Scrutiny will be done in the same room.

For 52-Rangsakona (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to the Returning Officer or to ARO Winje Roaslie G Momin at Room No. 203 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office (main building), top floor while. Scrutiny will be done at Room No.205 of the same building.

For 56-Gambegre (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to the Returning Officer or to ARO Tengchi M G Momin at Room No. 109 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office (main building), 1st floor while. Scrutiny will be done in Room No.108 of the same building. For 57-Dalu (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to the Returning Officer at Room No. 108 of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office (main building), 1st floor. Scrutiny will be done in the same room.

Press Release No. 58/13

FLYING SQUADS TO KEEP WATCH OVER CASH DISTRIBUTION DURING ELECTIONS

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The District Election officer, West Garo Hills, Mr. Pravin Bakshi, has informed the general public that in view of the Model Code of Conduct during elections, distribution of cash, liquor, or any other items for gratification of voters is considered bribery and that both giving and taking bribe is a punishable offence with imprisonment up to one year and a fine.

He informed that flying squads and video surveillance teams have been formed and detailed for each Assembly constituency to keep watch over distribution of cash, liquor and other items in the constituencies during elections.

He also made an appeal to the general public that anybody carrying huge amount of cash, Rs. 50,000 and above, in any constituency during elections should produce the following documents to show the source and end use of such cash in order to avoid seizure by the flying squads: a PAN card and a copy of the same if any, business registration certificate copy if any, copy of the cash book in case of business involving regular cash transaction and an evidence for end use of the cash, like marriage invitation, hospital admission, etc

Press Release No. 59/13

ELECTION NOTIFICATION

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The Government of Meghalaya has informed through a notification issued under Sub-Section (2) of Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951), published in the Meghalaya Gazette of 30th January, 2013, been pleased to call upon each of the Assembly Constituencies in the State to elect members to the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and of the rules and orders made thereunder.

According to the notification, the Election Commission of India in pursuance of Sections 30 and 56 of the said Act hereby appoints, with respect to the said election from each Assembly Constituencies, February 6, 2013 as the last date of making nominations, February 7, 2013 as the date for scrutiny of nominations, February 9, 2013 as the last date for withdrawal of candidatures, February 23, 2013 as the date on which a poll shall, if necessary be taken and March 3, 2013 as the date before which the election shall be completed.

The Election Commission of India has also fixed the hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm as the hours during which the poll shall, if necessary, be taken on the date specified above, for the election.

Press Release No. 60/13

NOTIFICATION

Shillong, January 30, 2012: The Government of Meghalaya has upgraded Nangalbibra Out Post to a Police Station at Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District and the new police Station will be known as Nangalbibra Police Station. On creation of the Nangalbibra Police Station, the areas coming under its jurisdiction shall cease to be under the Baghmara Police Station.

Further, a new Police Out Post has been created at Maheshkhola in South Garo Hills District and it will be known as Maheskhola Police Out Post. On creation of the Maheskhola Police Out Post, the areas coming under its jurisdiction shall cease to be under the Rongara Police Station.

A new Police Out Post has also been created at Betasing in South West Garo hills and it will be known as the Betasing Police Out Post. On creation of the Betasing Police Out Post, the areas coming under its jurisdiction shall cease to be under the Ampati Police Station.

A new Police Out Post has also been created at Rongsai in West Garo hills and it will be known as the Rongsai Police Out Post. On creation of the Rongsai Police Out Post, the areas coming under its jurisdiction shall cease to be under the Tikrikilla Police Station.

A new Police Out Post has also been created at Kherapara in West Garo hills and it will be known as the Kheraparai Police Out Post. On creation of the Kherapara Police Out Post, the areas coming under its jurisdiction shall cease to be under the Dalu Police Station.

A new Police Out Post has also been created at Bajengdoba in East Garo hills and it will be known as the Bajengdoba Police Out Post. On creation of the Bajengdoba Police Out Post, the areas coming under its jurisdiction shall cease to be under the Williamnagar Police Station.

Press Release No. 61/13

URBAN BASIC TRAINING

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The office of the Commandant Home Guards, Jowai has issued a notice scheduling a programme in Urban Basic Training for men to be held from the 4th February, 2013. Volunteers have been asked to immediately report for duty to the said office during office hours.

Press Release No. 62/13

APPEAL DURING ELECTIONS

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The District Election officer, West Jaintia Hills, Jowai has informed that any offer of cash, liquor, gift items or free food to the electors during the election process is considered a bribe and that both the persons offering and accepting such bribes are liable for punishment with imprisonment upto one year and a fine.

Further, that flying squads and surveillance teams have been formed to keep watch over such activities.

He has therefore, requested that any member of the public may informed such incidents to the complaints monitoring cell, over telephone 03652-221980/03652-220711/1950.

Press Release No. 63/13

ELECTION EXPENDITURE

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The District Election officer, West Jaintia Hills, Jowai has informed that the Election Expenditure Observer to this District has been appointed by the Election Commission of India for the purpose of monitoring the Election Expenditures in respect of 1-Nartiang, 2-Jowai, 3-Raliang, 4-Mowkaiaw and 7-Amlarem Assembly Constituencies.

Further, that any Political Party/Contesting Candidate can meet the expenditure observer at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Jowai during office hours from 30.01.2013, or contact him at binaypratapsingh@rediffmail.com/ 09930527884/0874978442.

Press Release No. 64/13

ELECTION NOTICE ISSUED IN EAST KHASI HILLS

Shillong, January 30, 2013: The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills has informed that notice of election in respect of 13-Mawryngkneng (ST), 14-Pynthorumkhrah (GEN), 15-Mawlai (ST), 16-East Shillong (ST), 17-North Shillong (ST), 18-West Shillong (GEN), 19-South Shillong (Gen), 20-Mylliem (ST), 21-Nongthymmai (ST), 22-Nongkrem (ST), 23-Sohiong (ST), 24-Mawphlang (ST), 25-Mawsynram (ST), 27-Pynursla (ST), 29-Mawkynrew (ST) have been issued.

He informed that filing of nomination papers can be done between 11am and 3pm on any day other than public holidays not later that 6th February 2013 by a candidate or any of his proposer to their respective Returning Officers or Assistant Returning Officers at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, East Khasi Hills, Shillong. Forms of nomination papers may be obtained at the place and times mentioned above. He added that nomination papers will be taken up for scrutiny at his office at 11am on 7th February 2013.

The Deputy Commissioner also inform that notice of withdrawal of candidature may be delivered either by the candidate or any of his proposer or his election agent who has been authorised in writing by the candidate to deliver it to either their respective Returning Officers or Assistant Returning Officers at their respective offices before 3:00pm on 9th February 2013. In the event of the election being contested, the poll will be taken up on 23th February 2013 between 0700 hrs and 1600 hours.

For 13-Mawryngkneng (ST) and 18-West Shillong (GEN) Legislative Assembly Constituencies nomination papers may be submitted to R.R. Marak, Returning Officer or Smti T.S.R. Marak, Assistant Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 317). For 14-Pynthorumkhrah (GEN) and 15-Mawlai (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituencies nomination papers may be submitted to D.M. Wahlang, Returning Officer or Shri Alexander S. Mukhim, Assistant Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 218).

For 16-Shillong East (ST) and 17-North Shillong (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituencies nomination papers may be submitted to S. Goyal, Returning Officer or Shri J.D. Suchiang, Assistant Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 301). For 19-South Shillong (GEN) and 20-Mylliem (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituencies nomination papers may be submitted to R.M. Kurbah, Returning Officer or Smti Mary Liza Marak, Assistant Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 308 A).

For 21-Nongthymmai (ST) and 22-Nongkrem (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituencies nomination papers may be submitted to T. Lyngwa, Returning Officer or Shri Nipon Hajong, Assistant Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 306). For 23-Sohiong (ST) and 24-Mawphlang (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituencies nomination papers may be submitted to E. Kharmalki, Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 313).

For 25-Mawsynram (ST) and 27-Pynursla (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituencies nomination papers may be submitted to P.L. Lawai, Returning Officer or Smti Prettylisa K. Sangma, Assistant Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 307). For 29-Mawkynrew (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency nomination papers may be submitted to A. Kharpor, Returning Officer or Shri S. Warjri, Assistant Returning Officer at Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Room No. 308 B).