Dimapur, Aug. 28 (EMN): The Public Action Committee (PAC) under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has appealed to the deputy commissioner of Dimapur to take necessary action against multiple taxation, syndicate and lease system in the district.
In a representation addressed to Dimapur DC, and appended by the PAC Convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha, Co-Convenor K Ghokheto Chophy, stated the rampant multiple taxation, syndicate and lease system operating in and around Dimapur district by various unions, organizations including the Naga national workers and govt. agencies on various goods and services, transporters, entry fees on vehicles among others has compounded the un-control inflation in all the prices in the market, thus, affecting the consumers and public in general of the district and the sate as a whole.
The committee said this unethical practice has been continuing unabated in spite of public demonstrations and rallies in the past by different forums and NGOs spearheaded by Acaut. However, it alleged that so far the government has failed to take concrete measures to control and curb this menace and regulate pricing policy.
For the stated reason, it said the citizen of Dimapur were compelled to take a decision on "one government and one tax" in the public rally on Oct. 31 2013.
“The 19 Tribal Hohos/Organizations under Naga Council Dimapur including Naga Worsen Hoho Dimapur, Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and GBs Union Dimapur had resolved to persuade the issue through the PAC by raising the issues through the government as well as the Naga national workers groups and various registered and unregistered unions, organizations, and govt. agencies” the PCA stated.
The PAC said it has constituted a Fact Finding Committee to study and verify the magnitude of the matter and enlighten the house and public on the issues. “The report of the findings is shocking even though this is only a tip of the iceberg.”
PAC hoped that the district administration will take into consideration the demand of the public.
