Smart IT company employees appeal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2020:
Employees of Smart IT Services Pvt Ltd who have been working on Smart Card project of DL/RC in the Transport Department have bemoaned that since the contract of their company was terminated on March 31, their employment has been put in jeopardy.
In a statement, the employees said that the project was running smoothly for the last 11/12 years but recently the contract of their company was terminated and added Smart IT Services Pvt Ltd has provided service not only in Manipur but also in several North Eastern States.
However, the contract of their company was cancelled and the contract given to another company without E Tender, alleged the employees.
The said company which has been granted the contract does not have any experience in issuing Smart card or DL/RC and no experience in working in the North East, further alleged the employees.
The aggrieved employees urged the State Government to extend the contract with their company for at least six more months to help cope with the COVID-19 triggered lockdown and crisis.