Guwahati, May 26 -- The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) has urged the Meghalaya government to release Rs 10 crore per month to ensure the timely payment of salaries to its members and staff.

Council leaders raised this demand during a recent meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and legislators from the Jaintia Hills region.

JHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Thombor Shiwat said the council struggles to pay salaries regularly due to inconsistent and delayed release of its share of royalties from major and minor minerals.

He requested that the government allocate the Rs 10 crore monthly and adjust it quarterly against the council's share of royalties and taxes on motor vehicles.

Shiwat also pressed the ...