
Kohima, December 10 (MExN): The Officers’ Hill (Thegabakha) Colony Council, Kohima submitted a five-point representation to the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya concerning issues within its jurisdiction on December 9.
One of the five points was an appeal to pressure the department concerned to expedite the process of condemnation of the government quarter for construction and extension of Government Middle School classroom. The Officers’ Hill Colony Council has submitted repeated appeal and representation to the Government through the department concerned in this regard, according to the representation. However, it has not received any response, it added. The Colony Council and school authority also appreciated the Governor’s wife, Kavita Acharya, for adopting the school and hoped that through her contribution and service the school will be developed in time. The Colony Council, therefore, with a vision to upgrade the school into High School made the appeal to the Governor.
The council also requested the Governor to direct the department concerned to repair the Ladies Mile Road at the earliest. The representation pointed out that Officers' Hill Colony is frequently visited by VIPs and VVIPs; however, the condition of the said road is “pathetic”.
The representation further appealed to the Governor to provide financial assistance for construction of Panchayat Hall. It said that the Officers' Hill Colony Council celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2015. But, due to fund constraint, the colony does not have a proper Panchayat Hall till date.
The fourth point of the representation requested for bigger and larger vehicles for collection and dumping of garbage for Officers’ Hill Colony. It was informed that a pick-up truck (Bolero) for collection and dumping of garbage has been provided by KMC and maintained by the Sanitation Committee of Officers’ Hill Colony Council. The colony is however in need of a bigger truck to fulfill the vision to declare its jurisdiction as environment friendly, and garbage free zone, the council added. In this, it requested the Governor to recommend for provision of a larger garbage truck to meet the ever growing demand of the public.
The Officers’ Hill Colony Council also requested the Governor for appointment of a daily wage employee to take care of the Pay & Use toilet constructed through community contribution and fund from Swachh Bharat Mission. The council with a vision to provide facilities even to the differently abled persons has a toilet meant for them and also employs a differently abled person. However, the revenue generated is not sufficient for the salary and maintenance of the Pay & Use toilet, it added.
The representation was signed by Khrielakuo Sekhose, Chairman; Ruokuolhouvo Miachieo, Secretary; Vilie Shuya, Gaon Bura; Y Yanthan, Member, Advisory Board of Officers’ Hill Colony Council.