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7 July 2026

Relocation of Punjabi Lane residents in Shillong

The issue highlights the complexities of urban relocation, stakeholder rights, and administrative governance, serving as useful context for questions on welfare, land disputes, or state-level administration.

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Notes

  • The Meghalaya government is in the process of finalizing the relocation of residents from the Punjabi Lane (Them Metor) area in Shillong.
  • The issue has been a point of contention since 2018, involving sanitation workers residing near the Iewduh market.
  • The state government is currently negotiating with defence authorities to secure land for the proposed relocation.
  • A high-level committee was previously constituted by the state government to examine the matter and propose relocation options.
  • The matter has been subject to prolonged litigation in the Meghalaya High Court, which has issued directions regarding law and order and the protection of stakeholder rights.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges associated with urban relocation of marginalized communities in hill states, with reference to the ongoing dispute regarding the Them Metor settlement in Shillong. 150 words
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  2. The balance between urban development and the protection of the rights of long-term settlers is a complex governance challenge. Analyze this in the context of judicial intervention and inter-departmental coordination in land management. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Them Metor' area, which has been a subject of relocation discussions in Meghalaya, is located in which city?

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