Hearing on July 20
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 16 2015 :
Disqualification Case No 1 of 2014 pertaining to five MLAs elected on MSCP tickets but who later joined Congress was taken up by the Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker's Tribunal today.
The case was registered at the tribunal after MSCP vice-president Adim Panmei filed a disqualification petition against MLAs Nemcha Kipgen of Kangpokpi AC, RK Imo of Sagolband AC, K Thamarjit of Keirao AC, P Brojen of Wangjing Tentha AC and Janghemlung Panmei of Tamenglong AC.
As appealed by the counsel of the petitioner, the tribunal listed the matter for next hearing on July 20 .
Advocate S Yaima appeared at the tribunal on behalf of the petitioner while Advocate Gunabanta appeared on behalf of the respondents.
On the other hand, the mid term poll at Thangmeiband AC, Wangoi AC and Thongju AC are likely to be held some time in August or September.