Staff Reporter

Shillong, Feb 23: Only one case has been detected under the Benami Transaction Act, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangam told the Assembly today.

Replying to a question raised by VPP legislator from Nongkrem Ardent Basaiawmoit, Sangma said investigation is conducted based on complaints filed. 

He said that apart from this one case, no formal complaint has come from anybody. 

Sangma further informed that the committee will be set up once rules are being framed as per the amended Benami Transaction Act, 2018. 

"The rules are in fact ready as final consultation with the department is done and very shortly the rules will be out," he added. 

He said that complaints are filed before a first class magistrate or superintendent of police of a particular district. 

Congress MLA from Gambegre Saleng A Sangma said influx can be checked if the Act is implemented seriously. 

He also referred to a checking conducted by KHADC where tribal are seen trying to save non-tribal (traders)."