The Voice of the People Party-led new Executive Committee (EC) in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has decided not to issue any fresh trading licences for trades which the local Khasis are capable of undertaking.
“We want to ensure that the local youth, who are keen to set up their own businesses, do not lose hope since there are provisions in the Trading By Non-Tribal Regulation, 1954 to protect their interests,” the council’s newly-elected Chief Executive Member, Shemborlang Rynjah told reporters on Friday.
He assured that the EC will try to implement the provisions in the regulation in true spirit. If required, an amendment will be made to improve it further, he added. Rynjah also stated that they will study if there are any defects or irregularities in the existing system since there are complaints of illegalities in the manner in which the council issues trading licences to non-tribal businessmen.
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