The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has raised serious concerns over a persistent power supply crisis affecting seven villages under the 7 Shnong Circle in Khliehriat division, formally submitting a complaint to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL). The villages—Moolamanoh, Moolang, Musniang, Musniangrim, Rangad, Lumputhoi, and Moonongtdu—have been facing frequent and prolonged power outages, often stretching from several hours to an entire day. Despite the inconsistent supply, residents continue to receive electricity bills that do not reflect actual usage.
Describing the situation as a serious lapse in service delivery, the JNC stated that consumers are being charged fully despite irregular power supply, raising concerns over fairness and transparency. The council also indicated that common causes such as infrastructure faults or weather-related disruptions do not appear to explain the recurring outages, pointing instead toward possible administrative lapses within the distribution system. The issue has particularly affected students preparing for examinations, disrupting their study routines and raising concerns about educational disadvantage in the affected areas.
During the discussion, the SDO assured representatives of the council that the matter would be taken up with utmost seriousness and addressed immediately. He further assured that such incidents would not be allowed to recur. The JNC has urged MePDCL to ensure that electricity billing is aligned with actual supply and to take prompt corrective measures to stabilize power delivery, warning that further action may follow if the issue remains unresolved.