TURA: The Chambugong Mahari Association in Tura has sought strong action from the West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner against Bernard Rimpu N Marak for illegally asserting himself as the Tura Nokma and allegedly using the fake seal of the Danakgre Nokma.
In their complaint to Bakshi the association said that Enila Ch Marak who is the Danakgre Nokma is the only authorised person to use the seal as per GHADC rule. The association while pointing out that GHADC is the sole authority in appointing Nokmaship of any a’kingland termed Enila’s authorization of Marak to act as Nokma illegal and inappropriate as per rules under the GHADC.
The association also produced a map of Tura Town recorded by Asansing R Marak, a Muzadar during the British rule and then Deputy Commissioner, G D Walker.
“In the map it is clear that Mark A shows Tura Town Elaka which falls under Mouza No 10, Mark B indicates forest reserve areas, also under Mouza No 10, Mark C has been sold to one Lasker (name not mentioned) and Mark D indicates Danakgre A’kingland. Therefore, appointing of Nokmaship/Chief of Nokmas under Mark A and B does not arise and whoever claims to be the Nokma should attract legal action to be taken under the provisions of the law,” the association said in its letter to the DC.
Reminding that a ‘Chra’ (clan elder) from among the Chambugong clan, Cary Ch Marak had earlier also sought immediate action against Marak for his illegal activities and claim of Nokmaship over Danakgre A’king, it urged the deputy commissioner to act immediately so that there is no more confusion over the issue.
