Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 02 2009:
Decrying that the Manipur Reservation of Vacancies in Post and Service (for SC and ST) Act 2007 is still inoperative as rules for the same Act have not been framed yet, the All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) urged upon the Government to frame rules for the Act and pass it during the upcoming Assembly session without fail.
"If the Govt fails again, ATSUM will be compelled to fight for our rights and the Govt will be responsible for any consequences that follow", conveyed a press release issued by ATSUM.
With the reservation act still inoperative, tribals constitute a mere 25 percent of the total State Government employees while a community that constitutes 56 percent of the total population of the State has grabbed almost all jobs in the State, it alleged.