GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya state Government on Friday, November 01, brought an ordinance which seeks visitors to register with the government if they intend to stay more than 24 hours in the state.
The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance Cabinet approved to amend the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016, in a cabinet meeting held on November 1.
The provision has been introduced amid increase in demands for an inner line permit system stop illegal immigration to the state.
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The registration can be done online and any person who fails to comply with the rules and furnish the information will be liable for punishment under section 176/177 of the IPC.