Imphal: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) General Headquarters has called upon the Governor of Manipur to immediately reinstate two Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) — Jangkhohao Haokip, MES-III, in charge of ZEO Churachandpur, and Lhingtinneng Singsit, MES-III, in charge of ZEO Kangpokpi — in compliance with the Manipur High Court’s orders dated May 19 and 20, 2025.
In a formal representation signed by Dr. Seiboi Touthang, General Secretary, and T. Haokip, Education Secretary, the KSO expressed serious concern over what it described as a “grave administrative impropriety and disregard for the rule of law.” The organisation highlighted that despite the High Court’s clear directions revoking the suspension orders issued on January 12, 2024, the authorities have yet to implement the reinstatement.
The KSO pointed out that the High Court had categorically quashed the suspension orders and instructed that the officers be reinstated with effect from the expiry of 90 days from the date of suspension, as per service regulations.
“The continued non-compliance with the Court’s order not only undermines the sanctity of judicial authority but also erodes public trust in administrative governance,” the student body stated in its representation.
The organisation appealed to the Governor’s office to ensure that posting orders are issued immediately, allowing the two officers to resume their duties in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi without further delay.
Reaffirming its commitment to justice and transparent governance, the KSO stressed that implementing the High Court’s directives would restore administrative discipline and uphold the rule of law, which it described as the cornerstone of an efficient and accountable governance system.
