Stop unlawful taxation: MCCI

Mokokchung, September 24 (MExN): The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) in a press release from its President, Tsukti Longkumer, and General Secretary, Limalenden Longkumer, on September 24 stated that it will “not entertain any form of unlawful taxation.” The MCCI stated that some “underground” operatives have been issuing “tax collection notice” to the business community in Mokokchung town recently. The MCCI reiterated that it “shall go any distance to safeguard our right.” While calling for a stop to "unlawful activities immediately in the interest of maintaining peace and tranquility in our beloved land,” it directed its members to not entertain any such demands. The MCCI added that it expects the “law enforcing agencies and security forces to perform their bounden duty.”