The controversy in this writ petition relates to Nohnaship of the Akhing and No. 1 -1 (5) of Nowa Ron gcheng Akhing. The petitioner claim himself to be the lawful heir of late Ranma Sangma and his wife late Rotdi Manak Meehik, who were originally the Nokmas of the said Akhing. According to the petitioner they were compelled to leave the village along with other villagers because of the epitemic and during their absence respondent Nos.2 and 3 were appointed as Nokma of Nowa Rongcheng Akhing and recorded their name accordingly.

2. The petitioner has annexed an order dated 3.12.66 passed by the Executive Member lie Revenue etc of Garo Hills District Council. The said order reads as follows:

"3.12.66: Sri Ongran Marak and others including wife of Ungran Rono Sangma of Nowa Rongcheng on present today.

With reference to my order dated Tura the 20th November, 1965 by which Ongran Marak was appointed a custodian Nokma of the all Akhing under circumstances stated therein and mat if no objection is coming forward within a year the same person would be appointed a permanent Nokma. I now appoint Sri Ongran Marak and his wife Rono Sangma of Nowa Rongheng village as Nokmas of the Nowa Rongcheng Akh

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