DC Wokha directs public to refrain from unauthorised construction work

Dimapur, Dec. 17 (EMN): Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, Orenthung Lotha, has directed all concerned to refrain from carrying out any unauthorised development activities along the National Highway 2 starting from 101 to 125 km (Tsungiki second bazaar to Doyang bridge.

The DC has issued this notification following reports that some individuals are constructing buildings/ structures along the NH-02 stretch starting from 101 to 125 km (Tsungiki second bazaar to Doyang bridge), a DIPR report stated on Thursday.

It stated that the assessment for property damage compensation for building/ structures along the stretch starting from 101 to 125 km for widening of single lane to two lane was carried out in the year 2017-18 and has already been completed and the tender for the same is under process.

It was also reported by the NH department that new constructions within the right of way (RoW) are being carried out which is in contravention to the earlier verification carried out by the NH team and the district administration in co-ordination with the village councils.

The notification further stated that any new development activities by way of constructing structures/ building within the earmarked RoW would not be accounted for compensation adding all such constructions would be at the risk of the individuals concerned themselves.