DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (DCCI) has backed the ban imposed by the Dimapur Municipal Council
(DMC) on unauthorised market checks.
In a press release issued on Monday, the DCCI stated that
individuals/organisations having any issue with business houses or shops should
approach the competent authority or DCCI to resolve such issues.
“The DCCI cautions any organisation from issuing summons to
shopkeepers or business houses on flimsy grounds. Also, the concerned authorities
should strictly check such a menace.
“Recently, the chamber has received several complaints that
many unauthorised persons are conducting checks and collecting money from the
business community in the name of the DMC without valid identification. These
persons are also not issuing any receipt after collecting money. The DCCI
insists that only certified and genuine DMC employees should collect whatever
legal fee or tax,” it stated, adding that such collection should be reflected
in the DMC exchequer.
Citing reports of sudden and unreasonable price hikes, the
DCCI maintained that it should also be consulted during price fixation
exercises to check unnecessary fluctuation and to do away with the syndicate
system.
“We appeal to the concerned department and DMC to ensure
that all the roads and drainages in the commercial hub, especially markets and
business centres, should be repaired and cleared before the onset of the
monsoon.
“If this is not taken up promptly, then all citizens of
Dimapur are aware of immense hardships caused by flooded roads and clogged
drains during the rainy season. Dimapur being the highest revenue contributor
among the districts, the government of the day should not turn a blind eye to
the dilapidated infrastructure of the city, be it roads, drains, or other basic
facilities and amenities,” it added.
