SHILLONG, Feb. 19 -- Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday promised an overhaul of the state's 2016 residency law to address concerns of illegal immigration and ensure that the law, in its new form, withstands judicial and central scrutiny.

The chief minister, who was replying to a discussion on a resolution moved by Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma, told the state assembly that his administration would revisit and amend the 2016 Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act.

The Meghalaya high court in December 2021 blocked the implementation of some aspects of the law, citing the absence of provisions that empowered the state to regulate entry and exit points with Bangladesh.

"I assure the House that we will re-examine ...