Ukhrul ADC to strengthen STC
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, May 25 2016:
Ukhrul Autonomous District Council has formulated policies for restructuring and strengthening the existing Small Town Committee (STC) under ADC, Ukhrul and has formed a joint committee to ensure all the shops, business establishments, taxis and commercial vehicles in the district are registered and regulated, reports Mungchan Zimik.
Ukhrul ADC Chairman Dr Yaronsho Ngalung said a joint committee comprising of 11 members was constituted recently during a meeting with all representatives of Tangkhul frontal organization, district administration, police department, village headmen and trade union in order to ensure smooth functioning of ADC in the district.
"This joint committee will look into the welfare of the people, conduct surveys, assist in fixing the monthly/annual registration fees of all the shops, business establishments and commercial vehicles.
The committee will also assist in checking people who trespass on the land along the highway," Dr.Yaronsho said.
He also highlighted the problems of solid waste management and unhygienic maintenance of food stalls in and around Ukhrul town.
Income/ fund generated from the registration or other sources should be deposited in the account to ensure transparency while all the expenditure incurred by the joint committee would be and borne by the ADC.