Tobu, September 27 ( MExN): Former members of the Adhoc Town Council (ATC) Tobu Town on Sunday sought clarification from the Chief Minister with regard to appointment of ATC members by DUDA Advisor N Bongkhao Konyak.
Earlier on September 15 too, the council’s former member Vice Chairman L Kaiba Konyak and member A Yenso Konyak, issued an ‘open letter’ seeking clarification on the matter.
On Sunday, the former council members again issued a ‘reminder letter’ where it questioned whether the Government of Nagaland had entrusted the Advisor DUDA “to select or make appointments directly or personally without consulting the general public or the person concerned/ward/town as well as the general administration.”
“If so, we would like to know the official notification of the state government regarding the authorization order entrusted for appointment of members to the urban local Bodies,” the release stated.
The former ATC members mentioned that, as the result of the ULB Election was kept in abeyance, ward chairmen or representatives excluding those undeclared ULB candidates were “democratically selected” to assist the administration for the smooth functioning of the town led by Vice Chairman and secretary.
This was done in consultation with the Administration and public of all wards, they added.
“However, it is unfortunate that the Advisor DUDA has personally selected/appointed new members without seeking public majority on his self interest which is totally illegal and is against the democratic norms of the country,” they alleged.
Seeking clarification from the Chief Minister at the earliest, it also questioned what actions would be taken against the Advisor, in case there was violation of government policy.
