JCF issues directive against unlawful monetary demands

DIMAPUR, AUG 16 (NPN): Joint Council Forum (JCF), comprising NST Colony, Churches Colony, Middle Point, Nyamo Lotha Colony and Khermahal, has directed business establishments under its jurisdiction not to make financial contributions, donations, subscriptions or other monetary payments to any union, association, organisation or individual demanding such payments without lawful authority.
In a notice, JCF said it had unanimously reaffirmed its stand against illegal taxation, extortion and all forms of unauthorised collection of money by “unwarranted unions and associations” at its meeting held on July 16.
JCF said the directive was issued in the larger public interest, as unlawful financial demands and unauthorised collections ultimately place an indirect financial burden on society through increased costs of goods and services.
It called for strict compliance and urged business establishments to immediately report any attempt to collect money in violation of the directive to the JCF or respective council representatives at 7005176640, 8575451109, 9089851243.