EMN
Dimapur, May 4
The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) today said, despite various protective laws to safeguard the interest of the bonafide indigenous inhabitants of the State, there are flows at all levels coupling with ‘insincerity’ and ‘callousness’ on the part of the law enforcing agencies and field executives.
Referring to issuance of certificates of ST/Indigenous Inhabitant certificates, the Council urged upon the GBs and VCCs to take on the responsibility of thorough verification of the antecedents of the individual concerned and append their signature and seal to genuine candidates only and refrain from issuing bogus certificates.
NTC further stated that due to fake/bogus certificates being issued, there are instances of jobs and privileges being hijacked by outsiders and floating population depriving the bonafide citizens of the State. Theja Therieh, Chairman, Media Cell & Secretary, I&P, NTC urged the law makers and law enforcing agencies to take notice of the prevailing situation and read the law with all seriousness and enforce the laws to realize its objectives and give benefits to the rightful citizens. The NTC expressed appreciation to the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur for prompt and decisive steps taken to curb anomalies involved in the process of obtaining various certificates including Indigenous Inhabitant Certificates. The NTC appealed to all sensible citizens to extend possible cooperation and hold collective responsibility.
