Manipur Public Service Commission Explained

Manipur Public Service Commission
Type:Constitutional body
Jurisdiction:Manipur
Headquarters:North A.O.C, DM Road, Near Hotel Imphal, Imphal, Manipur-795001
Coordinates:24.8179°N 93.9447°W
Chief1 Name:Vacant
Chief1 Position:Chairman
Chief2 Name:Dr. Lokho Puni, IFS(Retd)
Chief2 Position:Member
Chief3 Name:Vacant
Chief3 Position:Member
Chief4 Name:Neeta Arambam, IAS
Chief4 Position:Secretary

The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a constitutional body of the state of Manipur, India, responsible for the recruitment of candidates for various state government jobs through competitive examinations. It also gives concurrence on the recommendation of Departmental Promotion Committee for appointment to various posts. The Commission also gives concurrence on the framing/ amendment of Recruitment Rules. It also tender advice to the Government Departments on service matters including disciplinary cases.[1]

Organisation

The Manipur Public Service Commission is constituted in pursuance of Article 315 of the Constitution of India and it has been functioning at Imphal since 1972. The Commission consists of a chairman and two members.

Directory of Chairman[2]

Sl.No.NameDesignationDateRemarks
1.G.B.K HoojaChairman21.10.1972Retired on 31.01.1975
2.Sibo LarhoChairman i/c01.02.1975Retired on 13.11.1975
3.D. Krishna AyyarChairman14.11.1975Retired on 12.04.1980
4.K. GourkishoreChairman12.06.1980Retired on 10.11.1980
5.M. Meghachandra SinghChairman10.01.1981Retired on 28.02.1985
6.H. Bhubon SinghChairman01.03.1985Retired on 19.01.1987
7.M. RaikhanChairman19.01.1987Retired on 31.12.1987
8.Y. Radheshyam SinghChairman01.01.1988Retired on 01.03.1991
9.S.L. SingsonChairman01.03.1991Retired on 28.02.1994
10.I. Bijoy SinghChairman i/c01.03.1994Resigned on 24.01.1996
11.Dr. R.K. Thekho i/cChairman12.02.1997 Retired on 02.04.1997
12.B.R. BasuChairman03.04.1997Resigned on 31.01.1999
13.I.S. KhaidemChairman25.06.1999Retired on 31.08.2000
14.Paokhokai HaokipChairman09.02.2001Retired on 30.06.2002
15.T. GuiteChairman01.03.2003Retired on 31.12.2003
16.E. Binoykumar SinghChairman i/c01.01.2004Retired on 29.02.2004
17.Dr. H. Nungshi DeviChairman i/c01.03.2004Retired on 28.02.2005
18.Dr. Amarjit LukramChairman18.05.2005 Retired on 30.06.2009
19.RakeshChairman04.11.2009 Retired on 30.06.2009
20.Henry K. Heni(I/C)Chairman16.12.2010 Retired on 31.12.2010
21.Dr. S. SingsitChairman12.04.2011 Retired on 28.02,2013
22.Dhruv Vijai SinghChairman17.04.2013 Retired on 26.01.2015
23.Dilip SinhaChairman03.07.2015Retired on 07.11.2016
24. Chairman 17.05.2017Retired on 28.02.2019
25. Shri W.L. Hangshing, IAS (Retd.)Chairman (i/c)28.02.201905.08.2019
26.[Lt. Gen. L. Nishikanta Singh,VSM & BAR (Retd.)]Chairman 05.08.2019Retired on 20.11.2020
27.[Shri T. Guite, IPS (Retd)]Chairman (i/c)06.04.202123.11.2021
28.[Shri Laisram Angam Chand Singh, IA&AS (Retd)]Chairman 23.11.2021Retired on 04.10.2023

Historical Perspective

The Maharaja: During the British regime, the Maharja used to appoint the functionaries of the state. The Rules of Management of the State of Manipur, enforced on 14 September 1935, empowered the Maharaja to appoint the members of the Durbar, while a British officer acted as the president of the Durbar. After independence, for a brief period, the Manipur State Constituent Act 1947 provided for the formation of a Manipur State Appointment Board to be the "final authority" in all matters of appointments and promotions.

The Chief Commissioner: Following merger into the Indian Union on 15 October 1949, Manipur became a centrally administered area, and remained so till 31 October 1956. During this period, the Chief Commissioner appointed the functionaries of Manipur, subject to the control of the Central Government.

Territorial Council: Manipur became a Union Territory under the States’ Re-Organisation Act 1956 and Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act 1956. Under the Territorial Council Act 1956 Manipur was allowed to constitute the Territorial Council with limited administrative powers over transferred subjects and appointment of officials thereto. The Chief Commissioner, however, continued to function as the Chief appointing authority of the territory. Subsequently, the Territorial Council was abolished, and Manipur was placed under the Chief Commissioner from 11 May 1963 onwards with a Territorial Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers to assist him. Manipur attained statehood on 21 January 1972 under the North- East Area (Re-organisation) Act 1971.

Manipur Public Service Commission: Under Article 315(4) of the Constitution, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) agreed to function as the Public Service Commission of the State of Manipur till 21 October 1972.

On 3 October 1972 the Governor of Manipur issued the order of constitution of the Manipur Public Service Commission under Article 318 with one Chairman and two Members. Shri B.K. Nehru, Governor of Manipur inaugurated the office of the Manipur Public Service Commission at a glittering function on 23 October 1972 at the Gandhi Memorial Hall, Imphal. Chief Minister, Shri Alimuddin presided over the function.

The Pioneering Brains: Shri G.B.K. Hooja MA, IAS was the inaugural Chairman of the Commission, while Shri Laishram Gopal Singh BA(Hon.), IPS and Shri Sibo Larho BA were the premiere members. Shri Karam Gourakishore Singh was the first Secretary of the Manipur Public Service Commission.

The Commission was housed in the Old Secretariat Building Complex for almost nine years; it was later shifted to the present location in January, 1981. Over the years, Manipur Public Service Commission have grown in stature with a senior IAS officer as the Secretary and an adequate number of officers and ancillary staff.

Functions of the Manipur Public Service Commission

Article 320 of the Constitution of India lays down the functions of the State Public Service Commission. The functions of the State Public Service Commission are :

The State Public Service Commission functions as an advisory body. It is the duty of the State Public Service Commission to advise on any matter, referred to it by the Government.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://man.nic.in/rtimanipur/manuals/mpsc.pdf Manuals in respect of The Manipur Public Service Commission, Manipur with reference to Section 4(1) (B) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
  2. https://mpscmanipur.gov.in/chairman-directory.html DIRECTORY OF CHAIRMAN