Dimapur, May 18 (MExN): In continuation to its April 22 directive, the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Tuesday reminded all shops and business establishments within its jurisdiction not to indulge in hoarding or unfair hike in prices of commodities.
DCCI, in coordination with the district administration and Dimapur Municipal Council, is trying its best to monitor the market round the clock, it stated in a press release on May 18.
It also reminded that the DCCI has its own Public Grievance Cell to take direct complaints from the public and necessary redressal thereof.
However, of late some incidents in the marketplace including the May 16 assault of a shopkeeper have raised concerns about the safety and welfare of business community, the DCCI stated.
Citing these as a result of “some unauthorized organizations/unions or individuals trying to enforce their own diktats on shopkeepers and traders,” the DCCI sought to know whether the district administration has empowered any organization/union or individuals to conduct checking or raids on shops, adding that as such actions are illegal and tantamount to overlapping of jurisdiction.
In this regard, the DCCI requested the public to contact only 9436002945, 9402022222 and 700552678 for grievances related to unfair trade practice, in order to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.
Further, it has been brought to the notice of DCCI that police are enforcing the odd-even traffic system on the National Highway even on vehicles carrying essential commodities or construction materials, the DCCI stated. Noting that, as per the government directive, such types of vehicles are exempted from traffic restrictions, the DCCI requested the Commissioner of Police to look into the matter and issue necessary directive.
