An FIR has been filed against Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal and others by a Nokma (traditional head) of Danakgre Akhing and her daughter over alleged illegal distribution of land patta under the Akhing. The Nokma, Enilla Ch Marak, and her daughter, Amanche Ch. Marak stated in the FIR filed at the Araimile Police Station on Thursday, that a petition was filed before the High Court of Meghalaya against the Meghalaya government, the Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) and others, challenging the illegal settlement of land by arbitrarily labelling localities in Danakgre Akhing as government land.
“The matter is sub-judice and notices have already been issued to all respondents last year. Despite the pendency of the matter, early this year, we came to know that a list of residents, along with plot numbers, classification of land, and rates of land pertaining to the unlawfully claimed government lands, has been circulated,” the FIR stated.
“On February 11, 2026, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, personally distributed pattas to residents in Nikwatgre locality which falls under Danakgre Akhing. These pattas are being forced upon residents on payment of hefty amounts when the matter is still pending in the court,” it stated. The complainants further stated in the FIR that since the matter was pending before the High Court, the issuance and distribution of pattas grossly violated the constitutional rights of traditional heads recognised under the Sixth Schedule.
“The act of distributing pattas amidst ongoing judicial proceedings amounts to contempt of court and infringement upon our customary and constitutional rights. Therefore, I request that this FIR be registered against the Chief Minister, Charming N. Sangma (candidate for the GHADC elections), J.D. Sangma (Chairman of Tura Municipal Board), the West Garo Hills DC, the DC and ADC (Revenue) along with any officials/leaders who initiated the patta distribution in Danakgre Akhing,” the complainants stated.
They further submitted evidence in the form of DIPR posts and photographs of those present in the meeting and seeking action against the offenders.
