ZP Members set to approach Court
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 07 2016 :
Imphal East Zilla Parishad Members have decided to approach the Court against the alleged failure of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to implement the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act effectively.
Notably, 19 ZP Members of Imphal East district moved a no confidence motion against Adhyaksha P Bimola on July 20 .
Altogether 11 ZP Members who are opposing Adhyaksha P Bimola held a press meet today.
One member K Tomba said that the Adhyaksha should convene a meeting of all Members and demonstrate she still enjoys support of the majority of Members within seven days after a no confidence motion has been raised as per the Section 57(4) of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act 1994 .
As no meeting was convened after seven days had lapsed, a representation was submitted to the Imphal East DC on July 27 to convene a meeting.
Subsequently, the DC directed the Imphal East CEO to convene a special meeting within five days.
But no meeting has been convened till date, Tomba said.
Even as a complaint was submitted to the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Principal Secretary against the CEO's failure to convene a meeting, no response has been received so far.
Again, representation was submitted to the Chief Secretary on August 5 but to no avail.
Subsequently, it has been decided to approach the Court regarding the matter, Tomba said.