ITANAGAR, Jul 7: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Tuesday urged the State Government to expedite the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, 2022, during a meeting with Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja at the Civil Secretariat here.
The AAPSU delegation, led by its IPR secretary, sought early enforcement of the Act to regulate tenancy and safeguard the interests of both landlords and tenants.
Briefing the delegation, Raja said the legislation was framed in line with the Model Tenancy Act approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2021 and is aimed at supporting the goal of "Housing for All" through a structured legal framework.
The Minister informed the delegation that the State Cabinet, at its meeting on May 14, 2026, approved the framing of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Rules, 2026. He said the rules have been finalized and sent for Gazette notification.
Raja also outlined steps being taken to establish Rent Authorities, Rent Courts and Rent Tribunals across the state to ensure timely and fair resolution of tenancy disputes. He assured the delegation that implementation of the Act would be expedited and endorsed its representation to the Commissioner of Urban Affairs for completion of the necessary formalities by July 15, 2026.
The Director of Town Planning, who attended the meeting, informed the delegation that a dedicated online portal for registration of tenancy agreements is being developed. Until the portal becomes operational, tenancy agreements will be registered manually.
The AAPSU delegation also raised concerns regarding solid waste management in Daporijo township, stating that waste is reportedly being disposed of directly into the Subansiri river. The delegation urged the Minister to take appropriate measures for scientific waste treatment and improved waste management.
Responding to the concern, Raja, who is also the Guardian Minister for Upper Subansiri district, requested the student body to help create public awareness and discourage indiscriminate waste disposal.