Agartala, Mar 19: The Tipra Motha-led Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has approached the Supreme Court seeking i...
Agartala, Mar 19: The Tipra Motha-led Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has approached the Supreme Court seeking intervention over long-pending bills that have allegedly not been acted upon by the state government.
In a social media statement, Tipra Motha chief Bubagra Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma said that while political discussions continue in the state, the Council has filed “one more case” in the apex court demanding justice over the issue.
He claimed that several bills passed by TTAADC over the years—including key customary law bills and land-related legislation—remain unimplemented despite being forwarded to the state government.
Long Delay in Implementation
Documents related to the case show that multiple bills passed between 2007 and 2024 were submitted to the state government but have seen little to no progress. These include:
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Customary law bills such as the Murasang Customary Laws Act, 2022 and Tripura Customary Laws Act, 2022
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Village committee-related amendments passed in different years
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Land-related legislation, including the TTAAD Land (Allotment and Use) Act, 2022
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Civil service rules dating back to 2007 that were never acted upon
Several entries indicate that clarifications were sought by the state government, but even after responses were submitted, no further communication or approval followed. In some cases, files were reportedly marked for cabinet approval but did not move forward.
Political and Legal Context
The move to approach the Supreme Court comes amid ongoing debates over governance and autonomy in TTAADC areas. Debbarma linked the current legal step to earlier disputes, including village council elections, where the Council had also sought judicial intervention.
“We hope that the Supreme Court will give us justice,” he stated.
What’s at Stake
The pending bills largely concern:
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Recognition and codification of indigenous customary laws
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Administrative and electoral functioning within TTAADC
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Land rights and governance in tribal areas
If the court admits the petition and rules in favor of the Council, it could significantly impact the balance of power between the TTAADC and the Tripura state government.
For now, the matter shifts from political debate to a legal battle, with the Supreme Court expected to examine whether delays in acting on these bills violate constitutional or administrative provisions.
