The Meghalaya Flood Plain Zoning Act, 2026, establishes a legal framework to manage land use in areas susceptible to flooding. It empowers the State Government to constitute a Flood Zoning Authority to survey rivers, identify flood-prone zones, and restrict human activities that could increase flood risks or endanger public safety. For citizens, this means land use in designated zones may be regulated or restricted. The Act provides a structured process for demarcating these zones, allowing public objections, and establishing penalties for unauthorized activities. It balances development needs with the necessity of protecting life and property from flood-related disasters.
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Chronological legislative evolution of The Meghalaya Flood Plain Zoning Act, 2026 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.