Deputy Commissioner of Noklak Arikumba, NCS, on Friday inaugurated the Thonoknyu Area Village Chief GBs Union Customary Court at Thonoknyu HQ, Noklak, DIPR has informed.

In his speech, the Deputy Commissioner said that Gaon Buras are the village headmen and have been the agents of the government functionaries over the years and encouraged them to perform their duties with sincerity and to co-operate with the government. Highlighting the roles of GBs, he said that there are a number of duties assigned to them such as maintaining of census, collection of house tax, maintaining of land records, etc., and also assisting the government in times of election.

According to DIPR, short speeches were delivered by Yamong, President Block Union, Thonoknyu; Khaikho, President PRSU; Shangchiu, President KSU, Lamnya, President NDGBA and SDO (Civil) Thonoknyu. Welcome address was delivered by President, Village Chief GBs Union, S. Tunyu and vote of thanks by SP Tujong GB Executive Chairman TAVC GBs Union.

A cultural dance was presented by Chiphur village and the reception was performed by Peshu Village Guard. Also, a special number was presented by M Pukei during the program.