ANGPTA Niuland District expressed shock over the existence of ANARPTF and its alleged unauthorised fee collection from teachers.
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DIMAPUR — The All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers' Association (ANGPTA), Niuland District, expressed shock over the existence of the All Nagaland Ad hoc Regularised Primary Teachers' Forum (ANARPTF).
In a press statement on Thursday, the association claimed that within Niuland district, the existence of such a forum has never been heard of and noted that it raises serious questions as to who directed teachers to pay membership fees to ANSTA and from where such directives originated.
It said that the ANGPTA (Niuland District), since its formation following the creation of the new district, has never asked its members to pay membership fees and has been functioning through its own resources.
It noted that the formation of any association should not be for the purpose of collecting money but rather to work for the welfare of its members and to promote unity among different cadres.
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“ANGPTA is deeply concerned and finds it highly questionable that ANARPTF is seeking membership fees on behalf of ANSTA, which appears to be a dubious attempt to recover expenses,” it read.
Further, the statement alleged that the “so-called ANARPTF” appears to be a self-styled association, possibly formed by a few individuals from a particular district for their own selfish and ulterior motives, thereby undermining the legitimate interests of primary teachers as a whole.
“It is hereby clearly stated that ANARPTF is a questionable body with no mandate from teachers across the state,” it said.
The association added that the flimsy episode created by a few individuals to gain media attention is nothing short of a farce. It observed that these self-styled individuals have suddenly emerged, speaking on behalf of ANSTA, even when the latter has cautioned primary teachers against paying membership fees.
“Therefore, such individuals are advised not to bring disrepute upon themselves, as the association will not hesitate to take appropriate action in the near future,” it concluded.