The Joint Council Forum in Dimapur questions the unilateral lockdown of a business establishment by a student body.
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DIMAPUR — The Joint Council Forum of NST Colony, Churches Colony, and Middle Point in Dimapur has expressed concern after a student body allegedly locked down a business establishment at Churches Colony over allegations relating to the manipulation of MRP, GST, and other business-related practices.
In a press statement, the media cell of the Joint Council Forum stated that while every citizen or organisation has the right to raise concerns against any alleged irregularities, it is equally important to uphold the rule of law and respect the authority of the competent agencies legally entrusted to deal with such matters.
The forum questioned whether it is the role of any student body or pressure group to unilaterally lock down a business establishment. It noted that if organisations begin taking enforcement actions on their own, it raises questions about the role and relevance of lawful authorities and the administrative system.
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The forum stated that allegations relating to business malpractice, taxation, GST, MRP manipulation, or any public grievance must be formally reported to the competent law enforcement agencies and government departments for proper investigation and necessary action in accordance with the law.
Further, it pointed out that every locality functions under recognised local institutions such as the respective councils, chairmen, GBs, and other local administrative bodies. Even during official operations conducted by competent authorities, information or intimation is often given to the concerned local bodies for coordination and the maintenance of public order.
Therefore, the forum stated it is inappropriate for any organisation or group to undertake unilateral coercive actions outside the framework of the law. It added that no organisation, irrespective of its intentions, should take the law into its own hands, as such actions may create fear, disrupt public order, and undermine the authority of the institutions established to ensure justice and governance.
The Joint Council Forum asserted that all issues and grievances must be resolved peacefully, responsibly, and strictly through the existing legal framework.