Lunghar VA junks claims by Sihai village
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 17 2023:
While stating that Phangrei (schedule B land/ suit land) in Ukhrul district is not part of Sihai village, Lunghar Village Authority has remarked that it is unfortunate of the Sihai village headman to mislead the people by claiming jurisdiction over Phangrei.
Addressing media persons at Manipur Press Club here Friday, Lunghar Village Authority secretary LW Vareiso termed as unfortunate that Sihai village referred to an invalid order passed by Civil Judge Senior Division, Imphal East on September 5, 2019 to claim jurisdiction over Phangrei (schedule B land/ suit land), and mislead the people.
He continued that Phangrei has been part of Lunghar village since time immemorial.
However, Sihai village attempted to stake ownership of the land in 1983, which led to a protracted litigation.
In 1999, the Tangkhul Customary Court, the apex customaiy court of Tangkhul community, declared Phangrei as part Of Lunghar village without any objections.
On February 23 this year, the District Judge Imphal East issued an order, overturning the order passed by Civil Judge Senior Division, Imphal East on September 5, 2019 declaring Phangrei as part of Sihai village.
As such, LW Vareiso appealed to the people not to believe the invalid order produced by the headman of Sihai village claiming jurisdiction over Phangrei.