Section 62 of The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971
Every person who immediately before the appointed day is serving in connection with the affairs of the Union under the administrative control of the Administrator of the Union territory of Manipur, or the Administrator of the Union territory of Tripura (including a person who has been placed on deputation by the Administrator concerned with any other authority), shall, unless otherwise directed by an order of the Central Government, be deemed to have been allocated for service as from that day in connection with the affairs of the State of Manipur or, as the case may be, of the State of Tripura: Provided that no direction shall be issued under this section after the expiry of a period of one year from the appointed day.
Summary
- This section automatically allocates government workers currently serving the Union territories of Manipur and Tripura to the newly created states of Manipur and Tripura.
- It ensures a smooth transition of administrative staff on the appointed day when the territories officially become full states.
- The Central Government retains the legal power to issue an order directing a different allocation for a specific employee if needed.
- However, the Central Government is strictly limited to issuing these alternative directions within one year from the appointed day.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens to existing government employees in Manipur under Section 62 of the 1971 Reorganisation Act?
Under Section 62 of the Act, anyone serving under the administrative control of the Union territory of Manipur is automatically allocated to serve the new State of Manipur on the appointed day, unless the Central Government directs otherwise.
2. According to Section 62 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, is there a time limit for the Central Government to change an employee's allocation?
Yes, Section 62 of the Act clearly states that the Central Government cannot issue any alternative directions regarding staff allocation after the expiry of a period of one year from the appointed day.
3. Does Section 62 of the Reorganisation Act apply to employees who are merely on deputation to Tripura?
Yes, Section 62 of the Act explicitly includes persons who have been placed on deputation by the Administrator with any other authority.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 62 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, what is the default status of a person serving the Union territory of Tripura on the appointed day?
Q2.How long does the Central Government have to issue a contrary direction regarding an employee's allocation under Section 62 of the 1971 Reorganisation Act?
Q3.Which authority is explicitly mentioned in Section 62 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 as having had administrative control over the employees prior to the statehood change?
Q4.Based on Section 62 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, what happens to an employee who was placed on deputation by the Administrator of Manipur?