DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 14 (MExN): The Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has been formed, “in an effort to pave the way for every individual and organization to join the ACAUT reformist movement.” This was informed in a press note from the ACAUT Nagaland media cell.
The newly renamed organization is scheduled to embark on a sate tour to garner support for “One Government One Tax.” It informed that ACAUT Nagaland will endeavor to reach out to all colleges and university campuses in the state and said that “young people have a tremendous role to play in the reformation of our society.” It then iterated that “normalcy, peace and prosperity will return to our land once the different factions are made to realize the futility of remaining divided against popular opinion.” As such, it called upon the Nagaland state government to constitute the High Power Committee as per the Enquiry Commission Act, 1952.
ACAUT Nagaland further termed the February 13 Chumukedima public meeting as “another milestone in the ACAUT endeavor to create consensus amongst the masses on unabated taxation/illegal collections or general corruption indulged in by the NPGs and the established government.”
It expressed gratitude to the Chumukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA), Chumukedima Mothers’ Association, Chumukedima Village Council, Chumukedima Youth Organisation, Chumukedima Students’ Union and Chumukedima GB Union for having reiterated support for the October 31 “One Government One Tax” resolution “to the hilt.” It further appreciated the decision to “expel anyone from Chumukedima jurisdiction found paying tax to NPGs, since at this juncture the different factions are yet to reconcile or form the “One Government” as demanded by the Naga public.”
ACAUT Nagaland appealed to all village councils in all the districts, every ward/colony in all towns, every tribal hoho, student body and youth organisation to emulate the decision of Chumukedima citizens and “strengthen the hands of ACAUT.”
