Association demands
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, September 08 2018:
Centre for Information and Technology in Rural Areas has alleged that the authorities concerned have failed to distribute the due payment for construction IHHLs under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) for Saitu and Saikul blocks of Kangpokpi district.
A press released issued by secretary and president of the Centre stated that it had received several complains from various section of public from the two blocks about the failure of the officer concerned to pay the construction workers of the IHHLS.
It further claimed that requests were made to the office of Kangpokpi Division, PHED but in vain.
Meanwhile, as conveyed by some claimants, the officer of Kangpokpi Division, PHED released the due payment for the other areas while the payment for the workers of the two blocks failed, it added.
It alleged that, inspite of the availability of funds, the public has been harassed, discriminated and deprived of their rightful payment whereas, all the bills have been cleared in other districts manned by other Executive officials.
The statement further alleged the particular officer of the said works for the two blocks of being unfair while releasing the bill.
It has appealed the State Govt to look into the matter and take up necessary action at the earliest.