Ao Senden has appealed to the State government to continue executing the power system improvement project sanctioned by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) at Mokokchung without delay.
In a letter to chief secretary J Alam, Ao Senden president Chubawati Longchar maintained that the project was much needed for the people of Mokokchung and surrounding areas and it was expected that it would be completed within the stipulated time period. However, Senden expressed dismay that the project will be “de-sanctioned” on grounds of non-handing over of land for Mokokchung power house sub-station.
In addition, there is non-reimbursement of state component of GST amounting to Rs 28.08 crore against invoices raised till March 21, 2021 by the State’s power department, the Senden said.
Referring to the letter written by All Ward Union Mokokchung Town (AWUMT) to the chief secretary on September 25 and the letter written by AWUMT to the landowner on April 29 this year, Longchar claimed that there was no land issue for constructing the power house sub-station at Mokokchung. He said this had already been discussed and resolved between the landowner and AWUMT.
Ao Senden said the same issue was also discussed on June 23 this year at DPDB meeting in the presence of PGCIL officials.
Ao Senden regretted that inspite of all necessary formalities being completed for acquisition of the land, the State government was neglecting Mokokchung district by stalling the project.
Therefore, consequent to this, he warned that should there be any reaction from the public, the State government would be held fully responsible for it.