RKL alleges discrimination by State Government
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, January 12 2015:
The Raphei Katamnao Long expressed their strong resentment against the State Government for generating a very negative outlook by denying promotion to deserving tribal official in Agriculture Department, Government of Manipur, according to a statement issued by RS Kapangsing President Raphei Katamnao Long (RKL) .
Louis Ngasainao was supposed to take the place of G Shamu Kabui, who retired as Agriculture Director in February 2014 .
But brushing aside Louis Ngasainao, the senior most official in Agriculture Department, S Sunija was promoted to the post of Agriculture Director.
RS Kapangsing said that the denial of promotion, sidelining one's service record and seniority protocol is a breach of Service Rules.
Promotion should be base on seniority list not pick and choose or discrimination, he stated.
The statement also appealed the Government to review the order in wider interest of the public.
He further clarified on the issue of charges framed against Louis Ngasainao and said that preliminary hearing was already conducted on September 4 last year and subsequently enquiry against him under the Manipur Public Servants' Personal Liability Rules, 2006 has been closed.