The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has urged the state government to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, 2022, at the earliest. A delegation of AAPSU, led by its IPR secretary, met with Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja at his secretariat office in Itanagar on Tuesday to discuss the matter.
Minister Raja briefed the delegation on the Act, stating that it was framed in line with the Model Tenancy Act approved by the union Cabinet in June 2021. He explained that the objective of the Act is to support the broader goal of ensuring housing for all through a structured framework that protects the interests of all stakeholders.
Raja informed the delegation that the state Cabinet had approved the proposal to frame the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Rules, 2026, in its meeting held on 14 May. The rules have since been finalized and sent for gazette notification. He also outlined the steps being taken to establish rent authorities, rent courts, and rent tribunals across the state to facilitate fair and timely resolution of disputes in accordance with the Act and rules.
The minister assured the delegation that implementation of the Act would be expedited and endorsed the representation to the urban affairs commissioner for completion of the required formalities by 15 July. The town planning director also briefed the delegation on the process being initiated to create a dedicated portal for the registration of tenancy agreements.
In addition to discussing the tenancy act, the AAPSU delegation also raised concerns regarding solid waste management in Daporijo township. They stated that waste is reportedly being disposed of directly into the Subansiri river and urged the minister to take appropriate measures for scientific waste treatment and improved waste management.
Minister Raja, who also serves as the guardian minister for Upper Subansiri district, requested the delegation to help create public awareness and discourage indiscriminate waste disposal.
