DIMAPUR, JUNE 25 (MExN): MLA from 49 Tamlu A/C, BS Nganlang today rubbished the reasons cited for shifting the government polytechnic from Yungho Yongnyah to Hukpang, in Longleng district.
A statement issued by the MLA refuted allegations that the original departmental survey was biased stating that “several re-verifications were conducted and finally an independent committee constituted by notification dated 15 -07- 2016 to verify if there was any such anomalies.”
“On consideration of the report, submitted by the independent committee to government, no such anomalies whatsoever were reported by the committee. Hence the government by order dated 07.10. 2016 reaffirmed the earlier approval dated 17.06.2016 for setting up of polytechnic at Yongho at Yongnyah village Longleng District,” he said.
He maintained that selection of the site was done “taking into consideration the report of technical experts and of various aspects like road connectivity, location, availability of water, suitability and feasibility of the land, electricity etc.”
Nganlang said that inauguration of the site was done on September 26, 2017, after which a survey was conducted and process of requisition and acquisition of land completed with execution of sales deeds between the land owners and the government on May 15, 2018 for the acquirement of 40 acres of land. “Now the land owners are waiting for the payment,” he informed.
The MLA further claimed that the department had also objected to the shifting of the site “considering the entire facts and circumstances from all perspectives.”
“There is no change of circumstances” between the earlier approval order and the subsequent order to change the site, said the MLA, noting that the only change has been the “change of government.” He alleged that the decision to move the site was made “based on the representation by some individuals not in public interest.” He further stated that the approval order dated October 5, 2018 is subjudised before the Guwahati High Court.
