Institution and Effectiveness of Existing Administrative Mechanisms: A Case Study of Jiribam Sub-Division

Abstract

This paper tries to explore the administrative structure of Manipur with special reference to the administration of Jiribam when the British occupied Manipur and after they had left the place. It also tries to focus the changing scenario of Manipur in general and Jiribam in particular and also to highlight the administrative inconveniences of Jiribam, a sub-division of Manipur. Manipur was an independent kingdom from 33 AD to 1890. But, in the Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891, Manipur was defeated by the British. Thus, the whole administration was controlled by them abolishing the monarchical system of administration prevalent in Manipur. In 1947, India got her independence from the British and Manipur also became free from the British yoke. The first election of Manipur Legislative Assembly on adult franchise was held in1948 under the Manipur State constitution Act 1947.According to this Act, the Legislative Assembly was consisted of 53 seats and Jiribam is one of the constituencies of Manipur. Then in 15th October 1949, Manipur was merged to the Indian Union. In 1972, she got the status of a state and Jiribam became a sub-division of Manipur Central district. Since Jiribam is located at a distance of 220 kilometers from her district Headquarter and also a non-contiguous part of the district many administrative inconveniences are being faced by the people of Jiribam. These inconveniences may be reduced if the sub-division is upgraded into a full-fledged revenue district.