7 new districts including Jiribam District created amidst chaos

Imphal, dec. 09: The state government has, by an order of the Governor of Manipur on 8 December 2016, created 7 new districts by bifurcating 7 existing districts. According to a notification issued by K Radhakumar Singh, Commissioner (Revenue), the existing 7 districts and the details of the bifurcation is as follows: IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT- (1) Imphal East District (Porompat, Keirao Bitra and Sawombung Sub-divisions). (2) Jiribam District (Jiribam & Borobekra Sub-divisions). SENAPATI DISTRICT- (1) Senapati District (Tadubi, Paomata, Purul, Willong,Chilivai Phaibung, Tuijang Waichong, Song-Song & Lairouching Sub-divisions).  (2) Kangpokpi District ( Kangpokpi, Champhai, Saitu Gamphazol, Kangchup Geljang, Saikul, Lungtin, Island & Bungte Chiru Sub-divisions). THOUBAL DISTRICT- (1) Thoubal District (Thoubal &Lilong Sub-divisions). (2) Kakching District (Kakching & Waikhong Sub-divisions). CHANDEL DISTRICT- (1) Chandel District (Chandel, Chakpikarong & Khengjoy Sub-divisions). (2) Tengnoupal District ( Machi, Moreh & Tengnoupal Sub-divisions). UKHRUL DISTRICT- (1)  Ukhrul District (Ukhrul, Lungchong-Maiphai,   Chingai & Jessami Sub-divisions). (2) Kamjong District (Kamjong,  Sahamphung,  Kasom Khullen & Phungyar Sub-divisions). CHURACHANDPUR DISTRICT- (1) Churachandpur District ( Churachandpur, Sangaikot, Tuibuong, Mualnuam, Singngat, Henglep, Kangvai, Samulamlan & Saikot Sub-divisions). (2) Pherzawl District (Pherzawl, Thanlon, Parbung- Tipaimukh & Vangai Range Sub-divisions). TAMENGLONG DISTRICT- (1) Tamenglong District (Tamenglong, Tamei & Tousem Sub-divisions). (2) Noney District ( Nungba, Khoupum, Longmei (Noney) & Haochong Sub-divisions).  Further, two offices of the Additional Deputy Commissioner with Headquarters at Mao in Senapati District and Jessami at Ukhrul District has been created. It is also stated that the district boundaries will be as per the existing boundaries of the concerned Sub-divisions and in the event of any disputes relating to the district boundaries, the matter will be decided by a District Boundary Commission headed by a retired Judge of High Court with Administrative Secretaries of Home, Revenue and Tribal Affairs & Hills of the state government as members.