Dimapur, September 2 (MExN): With resumption of normal business activities, the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) alleged that there is also a report of rampant increase in taxation and monetary demand.
While stating that the business community has undergone immense hardships since the past six month, DCCI urged organizations and groups not to harass and burden the business community at the present juncture, just when they are trying to start from scratch.
The DCCI in a press release issued by its President, Akashe K Zhimomi also reiterated its strong opposition to the cess on petrol and diesel levied by the state government. “Despite the cess, the business community has so far not hiked prices of goods and essential commodities. But if the cess is not lifted, the business community will be forced to hike prices as transportation charges have become a heavy burden,” it stated.
With the nationwide Unlock 4.0 in operation, the DCCI has reminded all on the safety guidelines for shopkeepers/business houses, customers and public alike. It reeiterated that all shops must ensure social distancing, insist on wearing masks (both customers and shopkeepers) as well as provide hand sanitizers in their respective shops. DCCI also directs all shops not to entertain any customer not wearing a mask.
Meanwhile, DCCI expressed gratitude to the district administration for giving green signal for reopening of Hong Kong Market, New Market, Hazi Park Market and Millennium Building Market. “The welfare committees of these markets should ensure to strictly enforce the laid down guidelines,” it added.
