The State government has stated that no overloaded truck was detected during a spot inspection carried out in 24 weighbridges.
A report of the inspection was filed before the Meghalaya High Court on May 8 but was disputed by Dr. P. Agarwal, the Advocate for the petitioner, Tennydard M Marak during a hearing today.
A division bench of Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh said the counsel is allowed to file a rejoinder by June 6, 2025.
It may be mentioned that the High Court had directed the State to conduct an “incognito” spot inspection of 28 weighbridges across the state in the presence of Marak.
In the PIL, the petitioner complained that overloaded goods carrying vehicles are allowed to pass without proper weighment causing loss of revenue, fee and charges to the state.
The PIL has been listed for hearing on June 13, 2025.
