Inner Line Permit

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Beyond and Inside Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Manipur: Some Perspective

by rti_adminon September 21, 2015March 20, 20230

Thongam Bipin The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is seen and perceived as a shield from every form of exploitation in most parts of Northeast India. And particularly in the ongoing valley-Meetei led demand for its implementation in Manipur. ‘Outsiders’ are seen as responsible for all forms of exploitation – cultural, social and economic et …

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Manipur tribals demand ‘Separate Administration’

by rti_adminon September 10, 2015March 20, 20230

Slain body of a protestor shot by the Manipur police

Manipur Tribals Forum (Delhi) 1. On 31 August, 2015, the Manipur Assembly passed three bills following sustained protests in the Manipur valley districts demanding the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system for the State. The three bills, taken together, will directly undermine the existing safeguards for the tribal ‘hill areas’ regarding land-ownership and …