KUDA objects 'Chandel claim' by Mantak village
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, June 16 2022:
Keirak United Development Association (KUDA), an apex body of different clubs and civil bodies in Keirak area, has raised strong objection to the self-claim of Mantak Village Authority that the village belongs to Chandel district.
Addressing a press meet at Keirak Yawabung Keithel on Thursday, KUDA secretary N Achouba said that Mantak VA is printing its letterhead as Mandak Village Authority, BPO Mantak, Chandel District, PIN No 795103, which is a false claim by the village as it is located in the middle of Kakching district.
Earlier, Mantak was under Thoubal district and after the bifurcation of Thoubal into two districts, Mantak came under the jurisdiction of Kakching district.
Mantak, a settlement of Kom community, lies under the jurisdiction of Wabagai assembly constituency and is also ward no 4/11 of Keirak GP.
On the other hand, chief of the village recently issued a media statement claiming that SDO Chandel has recognised him as chief of Mantak village, Achouba said while questioning the authority of SDO Chandel to issue recognition letter to a village of another district.
Raising strong objection against the wrongful claim of a village in the middle of Kakching district as Chandel district, he drew attention of the government to look into the matter and resolve the issue before it takes an ugly turn.
He also urged DCs and their subordinate staff of different districts to confine their jurisdiction in their districts only.