Chakhesang Students' Union opposes the transfer of sanctioned administrative posts from Phek to the newly created Meluri district.
DIMAPUR — The Chakhesang Students' Union (CSU) has expressed its strong and unequivocal support for the demand raised by the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) concerning the reported transfer and re-deployment of sanctioned posts, along with incumbent personnel, from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Phek to the newly created Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Meluri.
In a press release, the union acknowledged the government's decision to strengthen the newly created Meluri district and recognised the importance of establishing an effective administrative framework for the district.
However, the union stated that such strengthening must be undertaken through the independent sanctioning of adequate posts and manpower for Meluri, without drawing upon or diminishing the existing sanctioned strength of Phek district.
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The CSU expressed concern that Phek district is already confronted with an acute shortage of personnel across several government establishments. Any further reduction in its sanctioned posts would constrain the functioning of the district administration and adversely affect the delivery of essential public services, the release stated.
In view of this, the CSU urged the government to review and withdraw any order involving the transfer or re-deployment of sanctioned posts from Phek district and to ensure that the administrative strength and institutional interests of Phek are protected.
The union maintained that the strengthening of a newly created district should not come at the expense of an existing district. The union added that it expects the government to respect and safeguard the legitimate administrative and public interests of the people of Phek district.