All Ward Union Mokokchung (AWUM) has asked the PHE department to collect only fixed amount from consumers with immediate effect within Mokokchung town until regular water supply was maintained by the department. In a press release, AWUM president, R.Ayim Longkumer, and secretary, Lanumeren, said that the decision was taken due to irregular supply of water and imposition of metre rent by the department. AWUM also informed general public not to pay meter rent imposed by the PHED on their monthly bill with immediate effect.