Thoubal DC clarifies over roofing sheets
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 29 2024:
Pointing out that Thoubal district administration has been continuing, to distribute roofing sheets to people affected by hailstorm, deputy commissioner Ahanthem Subash explained that the distribution of roofing sheets in Heirok part-1 will be done after completing re-verification.
Regarding the news report about not providing roofing sheets to an elderly couple in Heirok part 1 Heitup Pokpi Leikai, whose house was destroyed in the hailstorm on May 3, Thoubal deputy commissioner clarified that the failure to disburse the roofing sheets in Heirok part-1 is because of complaints raised by locals against distribution of roofing sheets before completion of re-verification.
He assured of distributing the sheets after the finishing re-verification process.
Stating that the roofing sheets do not come allat once, but through phase-wise manner, Subash further explained that the sheets are distributed-after verifying the extent of the damages suffered as submitted in the form.
With the completion of verification by a team of sub-divisional officer, the roofing sheets have been distributing to hailstorm affected people of the district, he added.
The district commissioner further mentioned that they have complete knowledge about the elderly couple and will distribute the roofing sheet once the re-verification is finished.
He assured of availing the roofing sheets to all affected families within a short period of time.