Meghalaya Current Government

The Meghalaya current government comprise of

• The legislative
• The Executive
• The Judiciary

These three bodies are in-charge of the welfare and security of the citizens of the state of Meghalaya. The Meghalaya current government has a unicameral legislature. The legislative assembly consists of sixty members with the speaker and the governor at the top of the legislature. “Indian National Congress” (INC) is the party which is currently running the state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya has two representatives from Tura and Shillong represent the state in Lok Sabha. The state has 1 representative in Rajya Sabha.

Legislative

The legislative head of the present government of Meghalaya is Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary. Honorable speaker of the legislative assembly of the state is Shri Charles Pyngrope. The legislative proceedings are headed by Dr. Mukul Sangma, the chief minister. The present leader of opposition is Shri Conrad K. Sangma. The Meghalaya Legislature consists of sixty members chosen from sixty different legislative constituencies. Out of the total number of seats, fifty five are reserved for the ST candidates.

Executive

A body of twelve cabinet ministers heads the executive of the Meghalaya current government. The cabinet members function under the direction of Dr. Mukul Sangma, the chief minister. The chief minister along with the deputy chief minister and the other cabinet ministers are responsible for the proper functioning of more than 50 departments of the state. A group of secretaries and administrators are also there to help the ministers in their work.

Judiciary

The High Court of Guwahati exercises its jurisdiction over the state of Meghalaya. The High Court's main seat is in Guwahati and a "Circuit Bench" also functions at Shillong since the year 1974. Shillong also has the court of the session judge and district judge. Besides these, the deputy commissioner and his associates exercise judicial powers in various parts of Shillong. Courts under Khasi Syiemship exercises power over Khasi Syiemship regions. Tribal areas of the state of Meghalaya have “District Council Courts” and other secondary courts which have originated from the “Sixth Schedule” of the Indian Constitution.

Last Updated on : 3 May 2010