Probe panel to submit report on Mar 31

SHILLONG, MAR 16: The Independent Inquiry Committee is preparing its report for submission before the deadline on March 31.

This was informed by the Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Power, Prestone Tynsong in the Assembly on Wednesday as he replied to a query raised by Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma, who wanted to know the status of the inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of projects under Saubhagya in the state.

Tynsong said the Independent Inquiry Committee had been notified to inquire inter alia, into the various aspects of functioning of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) pertaining to procurement, AT&C losses and Human Resources Management.

Justice RN Mishra, a retired High Court Judge was appointed as Chairman of committee, retired IAS officer Manoj Kumar as Administrative Member and retired REC Executive Director Sunil Kumar as Technical Member.

The Independent Inquiry Committee has commenced its proceedings and has made 18 sittings till date, he said.

It has issued public notice inviting interested persons to depose before it, met officials of MeECL and has sought all the required documents from MeECL, he said.

“At present, the committee is preparing the report for submission before the deadline on March 31, 2022,” Tynsong added.

By Our Reporter