DIMAPUR, MARCH 11 (MExN): The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industries have voiced their concern over the “lack of development in the district despite adequate funds being provided by the state government.” A press note by Moasangba Jamir, President of the MCCI stated that Mokokchung district has not developed at par with other district headquarters in terms of public utility infrastructure like roads, drainage system and footpaths.
It said that the MCCI is committed to raising the quality of life and “is dismayed to learn the facts that funds sanctioned by the government for development of Mokokchung are being misused and misappropriated by certain heartless individuals.” It added that “Crores of rupees are being sanctioned under the state plan works programme alone for development of Mokokchung most of which are siphoned off.”
It pointed out that the PWD (Housing), PWD (R&B) and the Urban Development department should efficiently implement the developmental activities. It added, “The respective Executive Engineers and District Urban Development Officer of the departments concerned must not release the bills unless tangible works are being done as per the approved work estimates.” It further stated that the officers concerned would be held solely responsible if it is found later that funds were being released without actual works being done. The President informed that the MCCI would procure all the details through the Right to Information Act in the appropriate time.
The MCCI has also requested all the ward authorities under Mokokchung municipality and all right thinking citizens of Mokokchung that discrepancies found in the implementation of these works, if any, can be reported to the MCCI for due course of action.
