Dimapur, June 30 (MExN): Consultations on the Manipur (Hill Area) Autonomous District Council (3rd Amendment) Bill 2008 was jointly organized by All India Confederation of SC/ST Organization, All India Christian Council and North East Support Centre & Helpline in New Delhi on June 28. The consultation was attended by leaders and representatives of various different communities of Manipur.
The main objectives of the consultation was to look into Manipur (Hill Area) ADC (3rd Amendment) Bill 2008 constitutionally and comparatively with other Autonomous Council bills in different parts of India. It was also to motivate and encourage the civil society and intellectuals of Manipur state to debate and consult on the bill collectively and constructively with suggestions and recommendations to decision-making bodies for better law enforcement and governance.
The consultation led by panelists observed that the Bill, 1971 as well as 3rd Amendment Bill, 2008, that will require further discussion and consultation among different communities along with Government's decision making bodies to bring the changes in order to suit under the constitutional provision for the concern communities.
The consultation found that the Manipur (Hill Area) District Council Bill 1971 was passed by the parliament a year before statehood was given to Manipur. The Autonomous District Council under 6th Scheduled of Indian constitution is not to be misunderstood as the power given to Hill Areas or Tribal Areas to bring any harm to constitutional system of the state or the country but it is to protect the rights of tribal, their land and culture.
The panelists advised that the demands "for" Autonomous District Council Bill must not be mixed up with any other issues. "The consultation observes that the content of Manipur (Hill Area) Autonomous District Council (3rd Amendment) Bill 2008 were framed in such a way that it looks similar to many provisions under 6th Scheduled of Indian Constitution but the provisions are not the same and not there," a note from the spokesperson of the consultation said.
The main objectives of the consultation was to look into Manipur (Hill Area) ADC (3rd Amendment) Bill 2008 constitutionally and comparatively with other Autonomous Council bills in different parts of India. It was also to motivate and encourage the civil society and intellectuals of Manipur state to debate and consult on the bill collectively and constructively with suggestions and recommendations to decision-making bodies for better law enforcement and governance.
The consultation led by panelists observed that the Bill, 1971 as well as 3rd Amendment Bill, 2008, that will require further discussion and consultation among different communities along with Government's decision making bodies to bring the changes in order to suit under the constitutional provision for the concern communities.
The consultation found that the Manipur (Hill Area) District Council Bill 1971 was passed by the parliament a year before statehood was given to Manipur. The Autonomous District Council under 6th Scheduled of Indian constitution is not to be misunderstood as the power given to Hill Areas or Tribal Areas to bring any harm to constitutional system of the state or the country but it is to protect the rights of tribal, their land and culture.
The panelists advised that the demands "for" Autonomous District Council Bill must not be mixed up with any other issues. "The consultation observes that the content of Manipur (Hill Area) Autonomous District Council (3rd Amendment) Bill 2008 were framed in such a way that it looks similar to many provisions under 6th Scheduled of Indian Constitution but the provisions are not the same and not there," a note from the spokesperson of the consultation said.
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