OJVC, JPN oppose proposed recognition of Kakiho village

The Old Jalukie Village Council (OJVC) and Jalukie Pumling Nko (JPN), along with citizens of Old Jalukie Village, have strongly objected to the proposed recognition of Kakiho village within what they assert is their traditional and administrative territory.
In a letter to the Deputy Commissioner Chümoukedima, chairman of Jalukie Pumling Nko Heizieying Mpom and chairman of Old Jalukie Village Council Hainkeing Hiaka raised serious concerns over a notification dated July 10, 2025, pertaining to the recognition of Kakiho village.
OJVC and JPN stated that the area claimed under the name “Kakiho village” falls entirely within the traditional, geographical and administrative boundaries of Old Jalukie village. They said that the proposed village “has no historical, cultural or legal justification to be recognized as a separate entity.”
They cited previous government orders, including order dated February 23, 2006, issued by DC Peren, and a subsequent action by SDO (Civil), Jalukie, vide order dated April 7, 2006 and vacation notice served to the chairman of Kakiho village, with the directive to vacate the encroached land within 15 days.
OJVC and JPN also pointed out that the Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), in a public declaration through various media platforms (dated September 30, 2007), asserted that the land stretching from Khuva Nalla (Tehai Ki) to Nkwakreu River (Langlung) had historically been declared part of the Western Sumi by the British Indian government. However, OJVC ad JPN said that that the so-called Kakiho village does not fall within this region, instead it alleged that it was illegally encroached upon from their ancestral territory without any negotiation, agreement or consent, from the legitimate and customary landowners– Old Jalukie village.
Highlighting Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution, which safeguards Naga customary laws and ownership of land, the signatories warned that recognition of Kakiho village without due consultation would not only undermine the constitutional provision but also set a dangerous precedent. They further expressed concern that such action could lead to inter-village conflict, legal complications, and social unrest.
OJVC and JPN also claimed that the territorial boundaries of Old Jalukie village were Temaki (Dhansiri River) in the North, East: Nkwakreu (Langlung River), South: Peren and West: Mungleuki (Riser)
In view of the above, OJVC and JPN urged the DC to refrain from taking any move toward recognizing Kakiho village. They also appealed to the administration to treat the matter with utmost seriousness in order to safeguard the long-standing traditional boundaries, prevent potential conflict, and uphold the constitutional and customary rights of the indigenous landowners.