Bodies demand transfer of DFO Chandel
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 02 2022:
Chandel-based Unique Business Association (UBA) and Sulam Business Association (SBA) have demanded that the incumbent divisional forest officer (DFO) Chandel be transferred and replaced by a local officer who can understand basic needs and problems of the public.
In a joint release, UBA president NG Andeson and SBA president Elvish Sankhil contended that when a non-local officer is posted, people of Chandel, who are illiterate and poorest of poor face language barrier, and miscommunication causes more trouble for the public.
People in Chandel need a person who can easily understand and satisfy their wants or solve their problem in an easy way, it emphasised.
The two bodies also alleged that the present DFO Chandel is incompetent and cannot ensure conducive working atmosphere in Chandel district.
Recently, people had come to his office requesting saplings for plantation, but the officer refused to provide them despite presence of large numbers of saplings in the nursery located within the DFO office premises.
The state government and authorities concerned must transfer the DFO Chandel and send a local officer as replacement who can easily adjust and fulfil the needs and aspiration of people of Chandel district, the joint release reiterated.