T. Nandakumar Singh, J.

1. The writ petition (C) No. 282 of 2010 and C.R.P. No. 20 of 2009 between the same parties in respect of the same subject matter, i.e. Chiefship of Raengdaihiang (Sadukhoiroi) village, Henglep Sub-Division, Churachandpur are heard jointly for disposal by a common judgment and order.

2. Heard Mr. S. Sachindra, learned Counsel for the writ Petitioners namely, Shri Gaipuining Gangmei and another of W.P. (C) No. 282 of 2010 (Respondents in C.R. P. No. 20 of 2009) as well as Mr. S. Rupachandra, learned Counsel for the Respondent Nos. 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11 in W. P. (C) No. 282 of 2010 (Petitioners in C.R. P. No. 20 of 2009) and also heard Mr. L. Shyamkishwor, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. Anand, learned Counsel for the Respondent Nos. 1, 2 and 3.

3. It is admitted case of both the parties that one Shri K. Pouchalung was the last headman/Khullakpa of the village of Raengdailuang (Sadukhoiroi) village. He died on 25.04.2008. After the death of K. Pouchalung, the writ Petitioner No. 2, namely, Shri Pouthailung Kamei and Respondent No. 4, namely Shri M. K. Monthabipou claimed the office of the Chief/Khullakpa. Hence, there is a dispute in between the writ