IMPHAL, July 9: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said that the State Governor had not given his assent to the Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants & Migrant Workers Bill, 2015, which was passed during the 10th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
He further sought cooperation of the people and suggested to hold a discussion after the ongoing Assembly session with experts, representatives of the JCILPS to consider whether to withdraw the Bill or frame a new one.
The Chief Minister was speaking during today`™s sitting of the 11th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
He said there is no conflict of opinion in the desire to safeguard the indigenous people of the land.
The Bill was extensively recommended following a detailed discussion for more than five months, the Chief Minister who is also the leader of the House observed.
There may have been some recommendations of the All Political party Committee on ILPS which were nor incorporated in the Bill and with the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, he continued.
This was in apprehension of whether the Governor would give his assent or not, Ibobi said before continuing that however, a few days before the start of the present Assembly session, the Bill failed to receive the assent of the Governor and has been kept as `Bill is reserved for consideration of President.`
He further suggest to discuss whether at this stage the Bill can be withdrawn by the House and not send it to the President of India with all concern.
He said, if required the All Political Party on ILPS would have to be consulted again and talks will also be held with the JCILPS.
He further expressed his profound grievances on the death of a student yesterday and said if any police excesses are found, due action will be taken against the personnel involved.