DIMAPUR, APRIL 16 (MExN): The Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU) has extended its support to Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland and resolved to not pay tax to any Naga Political Group, “as long as factionalism exists in the movement.” A joint declaration by the two organizations stated that NSCU supports the anti-corruption movement spearheaded by ACAUT Nagaland. It further said that ACAUT Nagaland is opposed to the “widespread practice of contract works being allotted through table tender as opposed to open tender which is nothing but declared corruption.” “Table tender is open flouting of rules patronizing a few contractors/firms including outsider or non-Naga firms at the cost of development in the state,” the declaration stated. It added that the two organizations would openly oppose the “wide-spread practice of Nagaland government officials undertaking contract works and supply, since such is strictly prohibited as per service rules and any official/s.” It further cautioned that such practices would be summarily exposed by ACAUT. The declaration was arrived at after ACAUT Nagaland members met NCSU officials in Kohima on April 15.
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