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High Court Halts Manipur Census, Orders Pause Until Further Notice
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:47 PM
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The High Court of Manipur has suspended the ongoing census in the state, citing procedural concerns and pending legal challenges. The decision is expected to delay the collection of demographic data.
The High Court of Manipur has issued an order freezing the state’s census operations, effectively stopping the collection of demographic information across the region. The court cited procedural irregularities and the presence of unresolved legal petitions as reasons for the halt. The decision comes amid growing concerns about the accuracy and transparency of the census process in Manipur.
In a related development, the court granted the Regional Grievance Officer (RGI) until April 30 to issue a ruling on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. This additional directive is intended to allow the RGI to address pending appeals before the final NRC list is finalized.
The freeze is expected to delay the census schedule, which was originally slated to conclude in early 2024. State officials have indicated that they will work closely with the judiciary to resolve the outstanding issues and resume data collection as soon as possible.
Legal experts suggest that the ruling could have significant implications for policy planning and resource allocation in Manipur, as census data are crucial for government planning and development initiatives.
In a related development, the court granted the Regional Grievance Officer (RGI) until April 30 to issue a ruling on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. This additional directive is intended to allow the RGI to address pending appeals before the final NRC list is finalized.
The freeze is expected to delay the census schedule, which was originally slated to conclude in early 2024. State officials have indicated that they will work closely with the judiciary to resolve the outstanding issues and resume data collection as soon as possible.
Legal experts suggest that the ruling could have significant implications for policy planning and resource allocation in Manipur, as census data are crucial for government planning and development initiatives.