Shillong, July 4 -- The Meghalaya High Court has appointed senior advocate Subhasis Chakrawarty as a Special Officer to supervise the ongoing eviction of street vendors in Shillong's Khyndailad area, commonly known as Police Bazar.

The move comes amid concerns raised by the Shillong Roadside Hawkers Association, which alleged that vendors were being evicted without being provided alternative vending spaces.

The appointment was made by the division bench comprising Chief Justice I P Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on July 3, 2025.

The court directed the Special Officer to ensure the eviction drive adheres strictly to due process and that peace is maintained throughout the proceedin...