SHILLONG: The Synjuk ki Nongsynshar Shnong ka Bri U Hynniewtrep, an umbrella body of traditional heads, has clarified that their demand for recognition from the Centre and the state is based on the amendment to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
In a statement issued here, president of the Synjuk, RL Blah expressed concern over the criticism of Hima Mylliem when the Synjuk demanded recognition from the Centre and the state.
The Hima Mylliem had said that the headmen are recognised under the Mylliem Act 2007 and the Mylliem Rules which are notified in the state government’s gazette. The two acts empower the headmen under the Hima Mylliem.
Commenting on the statement, Blah said that the observation of Hima Mylliem is superficial and did not dwell deep in to the matter.
He said that the though the Hima Mylliem has the Mylliem Syiemship Act 2007, the rules were framed only after the High Court issued a verdict against the Dorbar Shnong.
He said that the Synjuk not only serves under the Hima Mylliem but is also part of the Hynniewtrep land as a whole which falls under different Himas.
Although, Hima Mylliem has its own act and rules, there are Syiemships, Sirdarship and others that are not empowered.
