Taking cognizance of alleged unpleasant, unhealthy an illegal activities and negative developments within the jurisdiction of Lerie colony, Lerie Panchayat Kohima (LPK) chairman, Dr. Ilang and secretary, Tongpanglong has issued stern warnings through a press release. It stated that of late it has come to the notice of the Lerie Panchayat that frequent illegal partying at night by revellers from other parts of the town has been taking place in few pockets of Lerie colony with loud music, intoxicating drinks and substances, and immoral activities etc.
Pointing out that this was a nuisance and disturbance to residents of the colony, it added that this was also tarnishing the good image of the colony.
Therefore, LPK has warned that the Panchayat will strictly monitor the situation, conduct surprise checks, and undertake eviction drives to get rid of all the mentioned illegal activities. Defaulters or violators caught red-handed during the checks will be summoned before the Panchayat for questioning and appropriate disciplinary follow up actions will be initiated. Their details will also be published in all the leading local dailies, it added.
LPK also stated that if required, defaulters shall also be handed over to the concerned law enforcing agency for further action as per appropriate provisions of the law.
The Panchayat has further decided to entrust the task of keeping tabs on all such illegal activities to the Lerie Youth Organisation. Lerie Youth Organisation has been directed to carry out their assigned task in collaboration with Lerie Women Society, Lerie Panchayat, the District Administration and the Law Enforcement Agency at frequent intervals or as and when the situation demands.