Officials' absence annoys MLA
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 07 2012:
Only a clerk was found attending office in the Electricity Office of Tamenglong district much to the annoyance of the newly elected MLA of Tamenglong AC, J Panmei.
The matter came to light when the MLA was on an inspection spree to several government offices located at Tamenglong headquarters.
Unhappy that the electricity office was manned by a clerk, the MLA said the matter would be highlighted to the concerned authority in order to facilitate disciplinary action against irregular officials.
The MLA, accompanied by Executive Director of DRDA, Joseph; SDO of Tamenglong, TK Simte and other officials has also inspected the newly constructed 50-bedded hospital at Diugailong.
Joseph assured the MLA that the construction of the hospital would be completed within this year.
Later MLA J Panmei was apprised of the lacking amenities, infrastructures and manpower at Tamenglong District Hospital by the staff during his inspection.
Meanwhile, the MLA has also installed a new electric tranformer at Greenland locality of Tamenglong today.
Addressing the gatherings, J Panmei urged the people to clear electric fees regularly.
He also discouraged them from illegal use of electric.
During the tour, the MLA said that improvement of road till Tamenglong headquarters would be his priority.