Key decisions of Meghalaya Cabinet: From amendment of GST Act to MCS Rules
The amendment was necessitated to effect the corresponding changes made by the Central GST Act 2017.
The Meghalaya Cabinet on Friday approved the amendment of the Meghalaya Goods and Services Tax Act 2017 by the issuance of an ordinance (Meghalaya Goods and Service Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021.
The amendment was necessitated to effect the corresponding changes made by the Central GST Act 2017.
Meghalaya Forensic Science Laboratory Service Rules 2021
The Cabinet also approved the proposal to frame the Meghalaya Forensic Science Laboratory Service Rules 2021 and the service rules to govern the conditions of services of its officers.
The state government has decided to appoint a full-time Director to strengthen the functioning of the Forensic Science Laboratory.
“The post has been lying vacant for the past two years, which was being managed all these years by Police Officer of the rank of SP (Superintendent of Police) and above,” read a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Friday.
Retention of Registration Mark of Old Motor Vehicles on a New Vehicle
The Cabinet approved the retention of registration mark of old motor vehicles on a new vehicle after the sale or scrapping of the old vehicle.
“Since the fee is paid by few members of the public for their choice numbers, therefore they should be given the opportunity to retain the same registration number even on the purchase of a new vehicle later,” read the release.
If the retained registration is affixed in the new vehicle within 12 months/ one year, then a fee of Rs. 10,000 or Rs. 15,000 may be levied.
If the retained registration is not fixed in the new vehicle within 12 months/ one year then a fee of Rs. 10,000 or Rs. 15,000 per annum may be levied. “If the owners fail to pay the retention fee annually then the registration number will automatically be the property of the Government,” the release further stated.
Appointment of Officer-on-Special Duty (Technical) under Power Department
The Cabinet also approved the appointment of Officer on Special Duty (Technical) under the Power Department.
With this, UN Madan, a Retd. Chief Engineer (Projects), MePDCL has been appointed as the next OSD (Technical) Power Department on a contractual basis for a period of three years.
The officer is entitled to receive remuneration at the rate of the last pay drawn minus pension, plus allowances as may be admissible from time to time.
Amendment of Meghalaya Civil Services Rules, 1975
Cabinet approved the amendment of the Meghalaya Civil Service Rules 1975 to incorporate the sub-rule for the addition of marks obtained by MCS Officers during the induction training at Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute (MATI) to marks secured in the competitive exam by Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) to determine Officers' ranking and seniority.
The State Cabinet also approved the proposal for re-development of Government Land at Police Bazar (Khyndai Lad), Shillong and for availing of loan from Housing and Urban Development Corporation Bank (HUDCO) for this purpose.
(Edited by Ibankyntiew Mawrie)
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