Dimapur, June 25 (EMN): Some retired government officials in the state continue to use state-issued vehicles illegally, the government is said to have revealed in response to a query from a Right to Information (RTI) applicant. Dimapur, June 25 (EMN): Some retired government officials in the state continue to use state-issued vehicles illegally, the government is said to have revealed in response to a query from a Right to Information (RTI) applicant. A citizen, ST Yapang Lkr, issued to the media on Sunday a copy of a letter addressed to the chief secretary of Nagaland; Commissioner & Secretary for the department of Works & Housing; engineer-in-chief of the PWD.“In response to my Application under the RTI Act, 2005, the Deputy Chief Engineer & PIO, NPWD vide Letter No. E-IN-C/ESTT-8/RTI/16-17 dated 31.05.2017 has revealed the names of seven retired engineers illegally using government vehicles,” the letter stated.The letter listed out the retired engineers (names withheld) and vehicles, model and registration numbers and the span of the vehicles: (chart) 1. Retired CE(H) : Xylo 2010-NL-10 7854.(Span-7 years)2. Retired Addl. CE : Xylo 2010-NL-10 7639.(Span-7 years)3. Retired E-in-C : Bolero 2013-NL-10 5794. (Span-4 years)4. Retired E-in-C : Scorpio 2013-NL-10 6646. (Span- 4 years)5. Retired E-in-C : Scorpio 2010-NL-10 6611. (Span -7 years)6. Retired SE : Bolero 2012-NL-10 6054.(Span -5 years)7. Retired EE : Bolero 2008-NL-10 6080. (Span -9 years) According to the letter, the Public Information Officer had stated that the vehicles were proposed for condemnation.“Interestingly, the annexure vide NO. TPT/SPL/489/2010 dated 13.02.2012 of the POI’s Letter speak about Life span for condemnation of government vehicles which is quoted as follows: ‘Henceforth, the normal life span of government vehicles for the purpose of condemnation shall be raised from 8 years to 10 years, unless there are special reasons for doing so.’”In the light of stated circumstances, the citizen has requested the authorities to take action in the matter. “Otherwise, I will be compelled to approach the court of law for proper adjudication of the matter,” ST Yapang Lkr added.
