MALT urges PHED to depute SDO

Dimapur, Sep. 28 (EMN): Irked by prolong absence of Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) under Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Mangkolemba Ao Lanur Telongjem (MALT) has asked the competent authority to assign the SDO at PHED Mangkolemba on or before October 15, while it also cautioned that failing to comply with the request would compel the organisation to adopt suitable tactics to meet its just demands. MALT president, I Tia Jamir, and the general secretary, Sentimeren Imchen, stated that the organisation had submitted several appeals and ultimatum since August 2016 for replacement of the then incumbent describing him as ‘irresponsible and irregular on duty.’ In this regard, MALT has thanked the concerned HOD for replacing with a new SDO vide NO.PHE-1/EST/18/2014 (pt-1), Dated Kohima, the 24th July 2017. The order required the new officer to take charge latest by July 31. However, to the dismay of the people of Mangkolemba and the sub-division, the new SDO was yet to join the office and duty for reasons best known to him and the PHE Department. MALT alleged that even after lapse of two months since the transfer order was issued, the said SDO has not reported at PHED Mangkolemba leading to many problems in the implementation of various programmes and smooth functioning of the department. MALT has questioned the reasons behind the continuous and prolonged absence of the said officer. Also while questioning the concerned HoDs whether they are aware of the loophole, MALT alleged that it only shows serious irregularities and mismanagement in the functioning of the department. In the light of the above stated circumstances, MALT has asked the PHE Department to assign the SDO at PHED Mangkolemba on or before October 15 failing, it stated that the organisation will adopt suitable tactics to meet its just demands.