Dimapur, September 13 (MExN): The Lotha Students’ Union while censuring what it called the arbitrary and illegal acts of the Champang village chairman, and ALRMCC, has demanded action against the ‘defaulters.’ The LSU has sternly warned that it would not allow any oil-related activities without the knowledge of the State government, the Lotha Hoho and the LSU. The students’ body has also reminded of an own course of action for which the individuals/groups in question would be held solely responsible.
The Lotha Students’ Union registered its strong protest against illegal activities being carried out ‘by a few vested interested individuals’ at Champang village pertaining to oil and other mineral resources of the area. A release from the president of the LSU Nzanthung K Yanthan took cognizance of the activities of certain companies and individuals which are without the consent and knowledge of the Government of Nagaland, Lotha Hoho or the LSU.
The union took strong note of an “error” committed by the chairman of Champang Village Council who, on the pretext of “extra-ordinary situation” issued on his behalf, endorsed, enacted and passed an order granting permission for oil production activities to All Lotha Resources Management Cooperative Champang. This also included permission for commercial sale of crude oil and other associated minerals and a mining lease for 25 years with ‘No Objection certificate’. This was issued on October 2, 2006, the LSU noted.
The LSU also took cognizance that ALMRCC had signed an agreement with one M/S SRM Explorations (P) Ltd for explorations and commercial utilization of all natural resources for the production of oil, gas and other natural and mineral resources.
“The union, while condemning the arbitrary and illegal act of the chairman, Champang Village Council and the ALRMCC, demands that Government of Nagaland annul all those illegal activities and initiate befitting action against the defaulters” the LSU stated. The LSU has warned of an own course of action and the vested individuals and groups would be held solely responsible.
