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Meghalaya Government Registers FIR Against KHADC Inspector Over Ropeway Site Seizure
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 02:19 AM
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The Meghalaya state administration filed a First Information Report against a KHADC inspector for allegedly seizing a ropeway construction site, the tourism secretary said.
Meghalaya's government has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against an inspector of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) following allegations that the officer seized a site earmarked for a ropeway project. The filing was confirmed by the state's tourism secretary, who said the action was taken after the inspector's unauthorized occupation of the land.
The ropeway, intended to boost tourism in the hilly region, had been slated for development under a state initiative. According to officials, the inspector's seizure disrupted the project's timeline and raised concerns about misuse of authority.
Authorities indicated that the FIR will trigger a formal investigation into the inspector's conduct, and appropriate legal steps will be pursued if violations are proven. The tourism department reiterated its commitment to safeguarding infrastructure projects and ensuring that public officials adhere to procedural norms.
The ropeway, intended to boost tourism in the hilly region, had been slated for development under a state initiative. According to officials, the inspector's seizure disrupted the project's timeline and raised concerns about misuse of authority.
Authorities indicated that the FIR will trigger a formal investigation into the inspector's conduct, and appropriate legal steps will be pursued if violations are proven. The tourism department reiterated its commitment to safeguarding infrastructure projects and ensuring that public officials adhere to procedural norms.