Shillong: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the clearance of outstanding dues worth ₹24.43 crore linked to the Meghalaya Cherra Cement Limited (MCCL), as part of the state government’s commitment to settle pending payments to the company’s employees.
Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the government had decided to clear the remaining dues, in line with its earlier commitment.
The approved amount includes ₹8.9 crore in outstanding sales tax dues and ₹15.53 crore in royalty payments.
In a separate decision, the Cabinet also approved the promulgation of the Meghalaya Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Ordinance, 2026.
The ordinance aims to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining licences for businesses, making it easier to establish and operate enterprises in the state.
