Thadou Inpi discusses ADC Bills, PR Act, IP
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, August 09 2022: In connection with the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils (Sixth and Seventh Amendment) Bills 2022, the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act 1994, the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 and the Manipur Inner Line Permit Guidelines 2019, several resolutions were adopted at a consultative meeting held under the aegis of Thadou Inpi-Ghqs and its constituent bodies today.

The consultative meeting organized by Thadou Inpi-Ghqs, 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, NGOs and other stakeholders.

The consultative meeting discussed the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils (Sixth and Seventh Amendment) Bills, 2022, the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act 1994, the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 and the Manipur Inner Line Permit Guidelines 2019 in details and conceded the matter as sensitive since it concerns the future of the tribal people.

After submitting views and comments, the consultative meeting unanimously resolved to constitute an "Expert Committee" to study the laws deeply.

The expert committee shall be constituted by the Thadou Inpi-Ghqs along with the terms of reference immediately and the committee shall finalize its findings and observations together with the Thadou Inpi-Ghqs and its constituent bodies within four weeks and the reports will be submitted to all Members of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) and the Chief Minister who is also the leader of the State Assembly.

The consultative meeting also resolved to protect, preserve and promote the rights of the tribals/Scheduled Tribes and reaffirmed to not compromise what is enshrined in the Constitution of India.

The consultative meeting also appealed to all civil societies' organizations and stakeholders to maintain peace and harmony in the days to come.

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