Question : DISSOLUTION OF IMDT ACT

(a) whether the Government of Assam has urged the Union Government regarding the dissolution of the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983 (IMDT Act 1983) prevailing in the State:

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI I.D.SWAMI)

(a)&(b) The Government of Assam have recommended to the Government of India to repeal the IM(DT) Act, 1983.

(c) The repeal of the IM(DT) Act, 1983 is under consideration of the Government.