Recently, the institute sent a representation to the government with an appeal to permit the Teer Association to resume archery activities. On Friday, the state government decided to allow resumption of non-contact sporting activities, which included archery and the game of numbers (teer). Teer was legalised in Meghalaya in the early eighties and is governed by rules framed under the Meghalaya Amusement and Betting Tax Act. Recently, the institute sent a representation to the government with an appeal to permit the Teer Association to resume archery activities. The representation noted that under the Meghalaya Amusement and Betting Tax Act, a maximum of 50 shooters are allowed.

Source: The Telegraph May 30, 2020 21:33 UTC