In connection with the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Sixth and Seventh Amendment Bill, 2022, the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, and Manipur Inner Line Permit Guidelines, 2019, a consultative meeting held under the aegis of Thadou Inpi-General Headquarters and its constituent bodies on Tuesday has adopted several resolutions.
The consultative meeting, organised by Thadou Inpi-GHQ, the apex body of the Thadou tribe and its constituent bodies at Kangpokpi District Headquarters, was attended by village chiefs, youth club leaders, former members of autonomous district councils (ADCs), social workers, non-government organisations (NGOs) and stakeholders.
The meeting discussed the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Sixth and Seventh Amendment Bill, 2022, the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, and the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, and Manipur Inner Line Permit Guidelines, 2019, in details and perceived and viewed seriously while conceding the matter as sensitive since it concerns the future of the tribal people.
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After submitting views and comments, the consultative meeting unanimously resolved to constitute an “Expert Committee” to study deeply into the laws involved in the evolving issues.
The expert committee shall be constituted by the Thadou Inpi-GHQ along with the terms of reference immediately and thereupon, the committee shall, within four weeks, finalised its findings and observations together with the Thadou Inpi-GHQ and its constituent bodies and submits its reports to all members of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) and Chief Minister, Manipur.
It also resolved to protect, preserve and promote the rights of the tribal/scheduled tribes and reaffirmed not to compromise what is enshrined in the constitution of India.
The consultative meeting also appealed to all civil society organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders in the state to maintain peace and harmony.
