District Council Bill passed, another referred back to MAC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 05 2022:
'The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils (Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2022' tabled by Tribal Affairs and Hills minister Letpao Haokip has been passed by the House on the last day of the second session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
The House, however, referred 'The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2022' back to the Hill Areas Committee for further discussion.
Minister Letpao Haokip stated that 'The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2022' have some technical error and requires further examination.
He drew attention of the House to refer the Bill to Hill Areas Committee for further discussion as it relates to Hill Areas under section 20 of the original Bill.