Article 371 C of the Indian Constitution refers to the Special provision related to the State of Manipur. Here are the points:
- The 27th Amendment Act of 1971 added this article to the Constitution.
- The President is able to establish a special committee from the Manipur Legislative Assembly that includes members from the Hills.
- ‘Hill Areas’ in this article refers to any areas that the President, by order, specifies to be Hill Areas.
- The President can decide that the Governor should focus specifically on ensuring that committee operates properly.
- Each year, the Governor should deliver an annual report about how the Hill Areas are being administered to the President.
- It is within the power of the Central Government to direct how the State Government manages the Hill Areas.
