Section 48 of The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, 1971 in hindi
Where at any time, consequent on the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Manipur, the Hill Areas Committee is not functioning, then, during the period when such Committee is not functioning,—
Summary
- If the state Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Hill Areas Committee automatically stops functioning.
- During this time, the Administrator can change the borders or names of autonomous districts without needing to consult the Committee.
- The Administrator can also assign new duties to the Council regarding agriculture or welfare without the Committee's input.
- If a Council has been superseded, the Administrator can extend the takeover period without consulting the Committee.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Why would the Hill Areas Committee stop functioning?
It stops functioning if the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Manipur is dissolved.
2. Can district boundaries still be changed when the Committee is not functioning?
Yes, the Administrator can make these changes independently during this period.
3. Does the Administrator get new powers during this time?
No, the Administrator exercises their normal powers but skips the required step of consulting the missing Committee.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 48 of The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, 1971, read with Section 47, how is the process of extending a Council's supersession changed if the Legislative Assembly is dissolved?
Q2.Under Section 48 of The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, 1971, read with Section 3, what happens to the Administrator's power to change the boundaries of an autonomous district when the Hill Areas Committee is not functioning?
Q3.Under Section 48 of The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, 1971, what event triggers the suspension of the consultation rules mentioned in this section?
Q4.Under Section 48 of The Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, 1971, read with Section 29, what rule changes regarding the assignment of new agricultural or welfare tasks to the Council?