DIMAPUR, AUGUST 22: Nagaland Timber traders’ Union (NTTU) has decided to approach various village councils that fall under ‘working scheme’ to genuinely authenticate those persons/ parties involved in timber business and accordingly forward the case before the union for its approval and for obtaining certificate.
The decision to this effect was taken during its emergency executive held in the residence of Kevise Sogotsu, president NTTU, on August 19. The meeting was called to discuss matters and modalities pertaining to ‘Working Scheme.’
It resolved that the Union, in collaboration with the government, would authenticate all the cases pertaining to ‘working schemes’ for further necessary action.
It also resolved that those persons/ parties who are genuinely into timber trades should register the names of their firms under NTTU and for which an amount of Rs 500 only would be levied as registration fee.
The Union further resolved to take necessary action against those bogus persons/ firms claiming for allotment (s)/ benefits under working scheme. NTTU also resolved to stand firm against proxy/ bogus firms that are not genuinely involved in the trade but claiming for allotments. In the event of false recommendations made by the village councils for those proxy/bogus firms/persons, and if any anomalies are found/detected by the SIT under ‘working scheme’, it resolved that the concerned village council and proxy firm(s) would be liable for all the loss incurred to the genuine firms/ parties.
It further decided that only those persons/ parties that are genuinely involved in the timber business should be given preference for any allotment/ benefits entitled under ‘working scheme’.
Further, NTTU decided to sternly oppose any attempt by government officials to approve working scheme to bogus timber traders without the knowledge of NTTU.
The statement was jointly appended by NTTU president, Kevise Sogotsu, general secretary Alem Pongener, vice president Husca Zhimomi, president of Chumukedima Timber traders’ Association Khutovi Awomi, president of Tree farming Union Peren Mereulung Sephe, president of Phek District Timbers’ Union Sanyi Dukru, president of Naga Timber Union Kohima Thepfürüya, and president of Pungro Timber Union Thorechu.
