The Protection of Manipur People Bill,2015 sent back to re-examine for a new legislation
Imphal, June 7: Of the three Bills passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31, last year, the Manipur Shops and Establishments (second Amendment) Bill, 2015 and the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015, are likely to get Presidential assent soon, however the Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015, which has been withhold for assent by the President has been sent back.
In an official press statement signed by 18 members of the All Political party delegation it is stated that the Bill which has been withhold by the President (the protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015) will be re-examined by legal and constitutional experts for a new legislation to protect and preserve the indigenous people of Manipur looking into all aspects of Hill & Valley people of Manipur. The 2 other Bills are under examination for reasonable conclusion.
The Manipur All Party Delegation led by Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh, met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at 11.00 am in his North Block Office.
The 18 member delegation was introduced one by one to the Union Home Minister and the purpose of the meeting was explained by the Chief Minister and supplemented by leaders of different Political Parties functioning in the State of Manipur. The meeting lasted for around 1 hour.
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