Phek District Voluntary Consumer Organization (PDVCO) on behalf of the Public of Phek Town expressed resentment over the functioning of State Bank of India (SBI) Phek branch, without branch manager (BM) since July first week and has demanded immediate posting of BM for the larger interest of the customers in particular and people of Phek Town in general.
According to a press note by PDVCO president, Vekhoneyi Venuh, the last incumbent manager got transferred in July first week and was yet to be replaced. PDVCO stated it issued a press statement on August 20 demanding the same but no action was taken.
With the bank functioning without a manager for more than three months, the people of the town and the entire neighbouring villages suffered untold miseries, PDVCO rued.
All official proceedings both in transaction and other banking related matters had to be halted, creating immense problems to the customers who are left with no option but wait for more than three months, it added.
Therefore, the PDVCO on behalf of the citizens of Phek area appealed the concerned authority to rescue the people without any further delay.
It further cautioned that on ignoring the public demand, the PDVCO along with the frontal organizations, likeminded people and with the support of the public of Phek Town would initiate its own course of action as would deem fit.
Also, while appealing the higher authorities to look into the matter, PDVCO further requested the public to extend support and fight for the justice without further delay.