Manipur
,
Nungba
,
Noney
Published : 12 July, 2014   |   Last updated - 24 Jun, 2024
Rongmei Nagas demand modification of Noney district's territory in Manipur
Reported by
Sarup Sinha
Legal Review by
Anmol Gupta
Updated by
Anupa Kujur
Households affected
People Affected
2023
Year started
Land area affected
Households affected
People Affected
2023
Year started
Land area affected
Key Insights
Sector
Land Use
Reason/Cause of conflict
Other Kind of Land Use
Conflict Status
Ongoing
Ended
Legal Status
Region Classification
Rural
Ended
1
Summary

On 18 August 2024, the Rongmei Naga Council of Manipur (RNCM) has launched an indefinite blockade along the Tongjei Maril and Leimatak stretches of the National Highway 37 (NH-37). 
 
The blockade is a response to the unfulfillment of their long-standing demand for the inclusion of 70 Naga sub-tribe-dominated villages, currently within the Kuki-Zo-dominated Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts, into the Noney district. The RNCM's primary demand is to shift administrative and developmental programs of Rongmei Naga villages from Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts to Noney district for administrative convenience and better governance.
 
The RNCM stated that this action was taken as a last resort after previous appeals to the Chief Minister N Biren Singh went unanswered. The organisations had previously submitted formal memorandums outlining their demands, the last being on 15 June, 2024.
 
The RNCM, supported by two other organisations: the Rongmei Naga Students Organization, Manipur (RNSOM) and the Rongmei Village Chief/Chairman Association, has called for public support, urging the community to stand united until their demands are met.
 
The RNSOM emphasised that the stretch of land from Imphal to Jiribam is ancestral Rongmei Naga land and warned that any untoward incidents arising from a shutdown called jointly by the Kuki Inpi South West Sadar Hills, Kuki Students Organization South West Sadar Hills, and Kuki Women Union Moltam Region, would be the responsibility of the Kuki community.
 
The blockade has severely disrupted the supply of goods in Manipur, with several trucks carrying essential commodities stranded on the highways since the blockade. Exemptions have been made, however, for medical emergencies, essential services such as water and electricity, and educational institutions.
 
Thaimei Gaimei, the General Secretary of RNCM told the Indian Express, “The Naga sub-tribes are facing a lot of inconveniences… which is why we have demanded an alternative administrative arrangement for us in Noney district. Unfortunately, our plight has been ignored and not taken seriously.”

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Fact Sheet

Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

No items found.

Other Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

Demand to modify district territory.

Region Classification

Rural

Type of Land

Common

Non-Forest (Other than Grazing Land)

What was the action taken by the police?

How many people did the police detain or arrest?

What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?

Did the person face any violence while in police custody?

If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?

If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?

Legislation under which the accused was charged

Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?

In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?

Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?

Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?

Details of sources (names of accused, names and numbers of any lawyers, names of any police officers contacted)

Status of Project

Original Project Deadline

Whether the Project has been Delayed

Significance of Land to Land Owners/Users

Whether the project was stalled due to land conflict

Source/Reference

Total investment involved (in Crores):

Type of investment:

Year of Estimation

Page Number In Investment Document:

Has the Conflict Ended?

No

When did it end?

Why did the conflict end?

Author
Reported by
Sarup Sinha

Manipur

Kumar Sambhav is a social entrepreneur and award-winning journalist, leading innovative research in accountability investigations. He is the founder of Land Conflict Watch and is currently working as India Research Lead with Princeton University’s Digital Witness Lab.

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Fact sheet

Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

No items found.

Rongmei Nagas demand modification of Noney district's territory in Manipur

Reported by

Sarup Sinha

Legal Review by

Sourabh Rai, Anmol Gupta

Edited by

Anupa Sagar Kujur

Updated by

Updated by

Published on

September 22, 2024

September 23, 2024

Edited on

September 22, 2024

Sector

Land Use

Reason or Cause of Conflict

Other Kind of Land Use

Starting Year

2023

Land Area Affected (in Hectares)

ha

Households Affected by Conflict

People Affected by Conflict

State

Manipur

Sector

Land Use

People Affected by Conflict

Households Affected by Conflict

Land Area Affected (in Hectares)

ha

Starting Year

2023

Location of Conflict

Nungba

Noney

Reason or Cause of Conflict

Other Kind of Land Use

Land Conflict Summary

On 18 August 2024, the Rongmei Naga Council of Manipur (RNCM) has launched an indefinite blockade along the Tongjei Maril and Leimatak stretches of the National Highway 37 (NH-37). 
 
The blockade is a response to the unfulfillment of their long-standing demand for the inclusion of 70 Naga sub-tribe-dominated villages, currently within the Kuki-Zo-dominated Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts, into the Noney district. The RNCM's primary demand is to shift administrative and developmental programs of Rongmei Naga villages from Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts to Noney district for administrative convenience and better governance.
 
The RNCM stated that this action was taken as a last resort after previous appeals to the Chief Minister N Biren Singh went unanswered. The organisations had previously submitted formal memorandums outlining their demands, the last being on 15 June, 2024.
 
The RNCM, supported by two other organisations: the Rongmei Naga Students Organization, Manipur (RNSOM) and the Rongmei Village Chief/Chairman Association, has called for public support, urging the community to stand united until their demands are met.
 
The RNSOM emphasised that the stretch of land from Imphal to Jiribam is ancestral Rongmei Naga land and warned that any untoward incidents arising from a shutdown called jointly by the Kuki Inpi South West Sadar Hills, Kuki Students Organization South West Sadar Hills, and Kuki Women Union Moltam Region, would be the responsibility of the Kuki community.
 
The blockade has severely disrupted the supply of goods in Manipur, with several trucks carrying essential commodities stranded on the highways since the blockade. Exemptions have been made, however, for medical emergencies, essential services such as water and electricity, and educational institutions.
 
Thaimei Gaimei, the General Secretary of RNCM told the Indian Express, “The Naga sub-tribes are facing a lot of inconveniences… which is why we have demanded an alternative administrative arrangement for us in Noney district. Unfortunately, our plight has been ignored and not taken seriously.”

Fact Sheet

Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

No items found.

Other Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

Demand to modify district territory.

Region Classification

Rural

Type of Land

Common

Type of Common Land

Non-Forest (Other than Grazing Land)

What was the action taken by the police?

How many people did the police detain or arrest?

What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?

Did the person face any violence while in police custody?

Did the person face any violence while in police custody?

If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?

If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?

Legislation under which the accused was charged

Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?

In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?

Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?

Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?

Details of sources (names of accused, names and numbers of any lawyers, names of any police officers contacted)

Status of Project

Original Project Deadline

Whether the Project has been Delayed

Significance of Land to Land Owners/Users

Whether the project was stalled due to land conflict

Source/Reference

Total investment involved (in Crores):

Type of investment:

Year of Estimation

Page Number In Investment Document:

Has the Conflict Ended?

No

When did it end?

Why did the conflict end?

Legal Data

Categories of Legislations Involved in the Conflict

Legislations/Policies Involved

Constitution of India, 1950
Article 371C [Provides special provisions for the administration of the state of Manipur]
Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, 1971
Section 3 [Administrator may divide the Hill Areas into up to six autonomous districts. These powers include declaring any part of an autonomous district to no longer be a part of the district or expand, reduce or alter the area of any autonomous district]
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Whether claims/objections were made as per procedure in the relevant statute

What was the claim(s)/objection(s) raised by the community?

What was the Decision of the Concerned Government Department?

Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:

Non-consultation with stakeholders

Legal Status:

Out of Court

Status of Case In Court

Whether any adjudicatory body was approached

Name of the adjudicatory body

Name(s) of the Court(s)

Case Number

Main Reasoning/Decision of court

Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:

No items found.

Reported Details of the Violation:

Date of Violation

Location of Violation

Additional Information

Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:

Land Resources Department, Manipur; District Administration of Noney

PSUs Involved in the Conflict:

Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?

Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached

Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:

Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?

Communities/Local Organisations in the Conflict:

Rongmei Naga Council of Manipur, Rongmei Naga Students Organization, Manipur, Rongmei Village Chief/Chairman Association

Information on the use of criminal law

What was the action taken by the police?

How many people did the police detain or arrest?

What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?

Did the person face any violence while in police custody?

If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?

If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?

Legislation under which the accused was charged

Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?

In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?

Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?

Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?

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