Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 34/20

NOVEL CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK IN NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES

In view of the increased incidence of nCoV cases in China and other affected countries of the world, there is likelihood that students studying there would be returning in the near future. Hence, all the parents of those children and travellers to and from China and other affected countries are to notify the 24 hours Meghalaya GVK EMRI helpline number 108 so that precautionary measures could be taken. They are further advised to give a self-declaration of their travel and exposure in the protocol which would either be read out or provided to them when they arrive at the Guwahati and Umroi airport.

Press Release No. 35/20

MCC TO TAKE EFFECT FROM FEBRUARY 17

With regard to the Bye-Election 2020 to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council from 26-Langrin District Council Constituency, instructions have been put in place which should be strictly adhered to by all contesting candidates and political parties. This was informed by the Deputy Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, District Council Affairs Department. The Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer shall regulate the number of vehicles allowed to be utilized by contesting candidates and permission for use of loud speakers/PA system etc by keeping in mind the spirit of the Election Commissioner of India’s Model Code of Conduct (MCC). No fresh release of funds under the MLA’s and MP’s Local Area Development Fund (whether Central or State scheme) shall be made by any Department till the completion of the election process. No work, for which the work orders had been issued but the work has actually not started in the field before the issue of the Notification for calling the constituencies to elect their representatives should be started. Such work(s) can be started after the completion of the election process. However, if the work has actually started, this can continue. Ceremonies for laying of foundation stones and announcement of any new schemes funded under the State Plan in respect of the areas falling under 26-Langrin District Council Constituency should be kept on hold till the election process is over. Announcement of any new schemes to be implemented by the KHADC or award of any contract, settlement of any agreement with any party (ies) etc should be kept on hold till the completion of the election process. The above instructions shall be applicable only in the areas falling in the 26-Langrin District Council Constituency going for bye-election and not in the entire District in which the constituency is situated. Further, use of official government vehicles/official vehicles allotted to CEMs/EMs/Chairman etc of the KHADC by contesting candidates is strictly prohibited during the period after the announcement of the election till the election process is over. It has also been decided that cash money in excess of Rs. 50,000/- only to be carried by contesting candidate or their supporters shall be confiscated. These orders take effect from the 17th February, 2020.