Dimapur, July 27 (MExN): The Sand Stockist and Suppliers’ Union Dimapur (SSSUD) has expressed concern over the temporary imposition of ban on the export of sand to Nagaland along NH-36 and NH-39 with effect from July 27 by the Sand Mahaldars and Suppliers Association (SMSA), HQ Manja, Karbi Anglong. SSSUD has urged the SMSA to lift the ban in the interest of all concerned.
A press release from SSSUD President, Viniho Shohe and Vice President, Avishe Zhimo informed that the union had called an emergency joint meeting on July 28 and discussed the issue that led to the ban of sand export.
During the meeting, the union urged Nito Sumi to desist from such activities as alleged by SMSA in order to ensure better understanding and business interest among all those involved in sand trade, the release stated.
SSSUD maintained that whatever Nito did was on his personal level and not under the banner of the union. The union assured SMSA that in future, it would initiate action against Nito if he is found using the name of the union for his personal benefit or trying to create misunderstanding among the sand traders.
Clarifying to SMSA that the union is adhering to the April 6, 2016 agreement, the SSSUD has also urged the SMSA not to blame the SSSUD for the difference arising between the truck drivers and sand mahaldars as “SSSUD members are not responsible for any difference arising between the drivers and mahaldars.”
For smooth operation of sand trade for all concerned, the SSSUD has appealed to SMSA to lift the ban while assuring that the union will extend its fullest cooperation from its end.
