DC Wokha urges DBs, GBs to respect their uniform
DIMAPUR, JULY 25 (MExN): Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) and BAR Association in collaboration with District Administration, Wokha organized a one day workshop for the Dobashis (DBs) & Gaonburas (GBs) on Wednesday at Town Hall, Wokha.
According to a DIPR report, Deputy Commissioner, Dr.Manazir Jeelani Samoon, IAS, while giving the inaugural address said officers posted from outside the State needs to know about the local customs, practices of the people of the particular district where the role of DBs comes in play to appraise the actual scenario to the officers.
He pointed out that DBs & GBs appointments comes from the government and their main job is to assist the district administration for maintenance of law and order and adjudication of cases because they knows the local concept, customs and situation is well known to them.
Towards this, the DC urged the DB & GBs to respect their ‘Red Coat’ since it is their uniform, identity and responsibility. He also asked them not to shy away from their job when it comes to discharging their duties with sincerity so that law and order system, effective justice and effective control of any situation can be maintained.
The DC also appealed to the DBs & GBs to inform any cases relating to law and order so that timely response/action can be initiated where by peaceful environment can be maintained. He also urged the GBs to extend co-operation to the Village Council/functionaries to bring about development and proper supervision and implementation of schemes and project.
JMFC cum secretary, WDLSA, Seyielenuo Mezhii, who gave the key note address said, the main objective in organizing this workshop is to sensitize the DB & GBs about their functionaries and urged them to strictly follow the laid down procedure which will be beneficial for the general mass.
Advocate Stephen Yanthan dwelled on the topic ‘Civil Procedure Code in the Administration of Justice,’ advocate W. Rainbow Ngullies poke on ‘Criminal procedure with special reference to children and women cases’ while advocate Oren Humtsoe, president, Wokha BAR Association emphasized on court procedure vis-vis recording/reporting/judgment orders writing. Short speech was also delivered by president, Lotha Eloe Hoho.
