- NET Web Desk
The Meghalaya cabinet has approved an amendment, which intends to make Khasi and Garo languages compulsory in judicial services examinations been conducted across the state.
According to the state Law Minister – James P K Sangma, the amendment of the state Judicial Service Rules aims to make it necessary for applicants to obtain passing marks in either of the two major languages of Meghalaya – Khasi or Garo.
The amendment was approved after a full court meeting of the Meghalaya High Court on May 9 adopted a resolution to amend the Judicial Service Rules, 2006 and Meghalaya Higher Judicial Service Rules, 2015.
“The cabinet had on Tuesday approved an amendment of the Meghalaya Judicial Service Rules, 2006 to introduce one compulsory paper, that is paper IV on either Khasi or Garo language,” – asserted James.
Additionally, the subject will be made mandatory, and if a candidate doesn’t earn the required percentage, their performance in other papers won’t be considered.
“Similar provisions shall be included in schedule B of the Meghalaya Higher Judicial Service Rules, 2015 making it compulsory for the candidates to clear a compulsory paper on Khasi and Garo in the written examination. Unless a candidate secures a minimum score, he shall stand disqualified and his performance in other papers shall not be evaluated,” the minister added.
