PIL against Loktak Act
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 08 2011:
A one day public meeting was held today to discuss the violation of fishermen's rights by the Manipur Loktak Protection Act, 2006 which was passed by the state government.
The meeting was held at Thanga Haorang Chingya and it resolved to file a PIL to the High Court against the rights violation by the Act.
MPP Youth Front, Thanga Kendra in association with All Loktak Lake Floating Hut Dwellers and Fishermen's Progressive Committee organised the event.
MPP President, Dr Nimaichand Luwang, MPP Legislature Wing leader O Joy, president, MPP Youth Front, Thanga Kendra Maniton Luwang, general secretary (administration) N Sanajaoba, general secretary Blacky, advocate Nabachandra were among others who attended the meeting as presidium members.