Shillong : The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has urged the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to constitute an inquiry committee to investigate alleged financial mismanagement and governance lapses in Hima Mylliem following the suspension of Syiem Ainam Manik Syiem.
In a memorandum submitted to KHADC Chief Executive Member Winston Tony Lyngdoh on Monday, HITO president Donbok Dkhar raised concerns over alleged irregularities involving market revenues and unresolved financial dues linked to the traditional institution.
According to HITO, the reported revenue generation of around Rs 3 crore for the financial year 2025-26 was “unbelievable,” alleging that actual revenue collected by the Dorbar Hima Mylliem could be between Rs 20 crore and Rs 30 crore if properly investigated.
The organisation further alleged that no public tendering process had been carried out and no information regarding market tenders was shared with Dorbar Raid or Dorbar Shnong authorities.
HITO also criticised previous executive committees of the KHADC for allegedly failing to take corrective measures despite annual accounts reportedly not being presented before the Dorbar of the “u khun u hajar” citizens.
The group highlighted that Hima Mylliem administers more than 600 villages, including areas along the Meghalaya-Assam interstate boundary, yet does not even maintain an official website despite handling large amounts of public revenue.
The memorandum also claimed that key issues such as the Meghalaya-Assam boundary dispute and alleged illegal settlements along border areas were never discussed in the Dorbar Hima Mylliem.
Citing provisions of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment and Succession of Syiem) Act, 2007, HITO stated that the annual Dorbar Hima — involving the Syiem, Deputy Syiem, Myntris, Lyngdohs, Rangbah Shnong and ki khun ki hajar — has rarely been convened in recent years.
HITO has now demanded the constitution of an independent inquiry committee comprising persons of integrity to examine the financial obligations owed by Hima Mylliem to the District Council and recommend reforms to existing market regulation laws and governance systems.