Delay in prompt action for undertaking the repair works of the transformer at Mokokchung, the Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) in a letter to the department of Power has demanded that the department “must not play with the public”.
A letter by MTLT president, Imkummeren Jamir and general secretary Taliakum Pongen stated that as per the NO.MES/W-20/2015-16/130 dated 21 November 2015, the Sub-Divisional Officer, Electrical Sub-Division, Mokokchung, had submitted the complete requirments to the higher authority. According to the letter, a team of technicians from Crompton Greaves Ltd Calcutta under Mecavo Power Works Dimapur performed survey at the 33/11KV RESS Mokokchung on the 21st November 2015.
The 11KV Bus-Bar has been found completely damaged and need repair. Besides, defective parts were identified at other feeders viz., 33KV Main Incoming, 11KV Bazar, 11KV Ongpangkong, 11KV Yongpang, 33KV Alichen, 33KV Incomer, 33KV Longnak, 33KV Impur and 33KV Longsa. The MTLT strongly questions the crediblity of the government and demands that immediate repairs/replacements be taken up in the interest of the public.
MTLT further stated that it still stands by its demand for a new/stand by transformer since 2015 which has not yet been fulfilled. It may be noted that Mokokchung consumers are paying the bills regularly and according to the sub-divison office in Mokokchung, there is no maintenance fund for which the public need to know how the departmental money was utilised in this case.
The MTLT cautioned that it was keeping a close watch of all the departmental works and stands by its motto “Always Vigilant” in the interest of safeguarding public interests.