Rengkai: The Joint Action Committee on Saikot sensing foul play in the upgradation of several blocks in Churachandpur District to sub-divisions has also demanded a full flagged Sub-Division status for Saikot.
On Monday, the Saikot Sub-Division Demand Committee JAC submitted a second memorandum to the Chief Minister of Manipur highlighting its demands.
“The Cabinet meeting held on October 29, 2011, the Government of Manipur (GoM) had taken a cabinet decision to upgrade some TD Blocks such as Tuibuong T.D Block and Sangaikot T.D Blocks to the Status of Sub-Division (SDO) circles in Churachandpur District. These upgraded T.D Blocks were created along with Saikot TD Block by Order No. 15/11/2003-DEV (P), dated Imphal, the 24th December, 2003 of the Governor of Manipur. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our comprehension, Saikot TD Block has been left out in the process of upgradation, for which we are deeply shocked and disturbed. We feel that Saikot TD Block has been shown step-motherly treatment even though Saikot TD Block by all accounts is the most deserving Block worthy of elevation to SDO circle,” the JAC said in a press statement.
Speaking to Inpui.com Saikot Sub-Division Demand Committee (SSDC) Chairman Timothy Z. Hmar said: “We don't understand why the government is treating Saikot constituency like this. It should have gone by the rule book. We’ll continue to oppose this kind of unequal treatment.”
Earlier, the SSDC had submitted a memorandum asking Chief Minister Ibobi Singh to intervene.
(Below is the full text of the press release. Memorandum not included)
To,
The Chief Minister,
Government of Manipur, Imphal,
Subject: - A request for Upgradation of Saikot T.D. Block to the level of SDO circle.
Hon’ble Sir,
While referring to the memorandum submitted earlier before your honour Dated 23th November, 2011, with received bearing No. 216 for redressal of Saikot T.D. Block to sub Division level, we the under signed have the honour to invite and plead your popular Government for immediate consideration of the demand that have been blessed for the second time .
To make it known constitutional and considerable a support of letters from various respectful communities is being attached here as per (Annexure –I,II,III,IV and V) references, in which the various leaders of communities states the genuinety for upgradation of the Saikot T.D.Block in Sub Division level and also for the reason that follows:
1. That, as per the Cabinet meeting held on October 29, 2011, the Government of Manipur (GoM) had taken a cabinet decision to upgrade some TD Blocks such as Tuibuong T.D Block and Sangaikot T.D Blocks to the Status of Sub-Division (SDO) circles in Churachandpur District. These upgraded T.D Blocks were created along with Saikot TD Block by Order No. 15/11/2003-DEV (P), dated Imphal, the 24th December, 2003 of the Governor of Manipur. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our comprehension, Saikot TD Block has been left out in the process of upgradation, for which we are deeply shocked and disturbed. We feel that Saikot TD Block has been shown step-motherly treatment even though Saikot TD Block by all accounts is the most deserving Block worthy of elevation to SDO circle.
2. That, While waiting patiently for many years for your government’s positive measures to improve the functioning of the Saikot T.D Block at par with the other T.D Blocks created along with Saikot T.D Block, the Government of Manipur (GoM), applying the spirit of nepotism inequitably left out Saikot T.D Block in the recent elevation and upgradation of its counterpart T.D Blocks such as Tuibuong and Sangaikot Blocks in to the status of Sub-Division level (SDO). And that, we consider this kind of step-motherly treatment given to the people of Saikot T.D Block unjustifiable and we feel that the Government of Manipur (GoM) is promoting the policies of exclusion to the people of Saikot T.D Block. The people of Saikot T.D Block have seriously heard the message of the Government of Manipur (GoM) that we are being denied Justice: economic, social and political.
3. That, Saikot T.D Block has a population of 19,256 consisting of 3,222 households and with 39 villages is a strategic location with some important Government Offices and institutions such as Primary Health Centre, Nursing Training Centre, Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Government High Schools, fairly developed State Highway (Sugnu Road) and Public transports, post offices with speed post and Saving Account facilities. Saikot T.D Block is also agriculturally a self-sustained economy with many other added advantages because of its strategic location and inner strength. We are fully confident that, if objectively assessed, Saikot TD Block will meet the requirements for elevating TD Block to SDO circle.
Our fervent request to you is that the Government of Manipur (GoM) should re-examine the genuine case of Saikot T.D Block with sincerity and for the interest of all and in the greater interest of the people of Saikot T.D Block. We earnestly pray and trust that you will look into our grievances favourably and to reconsider our case and take immediate action to upgrade Saikot T.D Block into Sub-Divisional Status (SDO) for the larger interest of the people of Saikot T. D Block and for the end of justice.
Thanking you in anticipation,
(Timothy Z. Zote), Chairman,
(R. Lalkaisanga), Secretary
Saikot Sub-Division Demand Joint Action Committee (JAC).
Copy to:-
1. Pu T. N. Haokip, Honourable Minister, I & PR, Tourism, PHED, Govt. of Manipur.
2. Pu Phungzathang Tonsing, Hon’ble Minister, Power, Hort. & Soil conservation, science & technology, Manipur
3. Shri. Deben Singh, Hon’ble Minister, Revenue/Forest & Environment/Law & LA, Govt. of Manipur
4. Shri. Ph. Parijat Singh, Hon’ble Minister, Agriculture/CADA/Labour & Employment, Govt. of Manipur
5. Shri. Md. Alauddin Khan, Hon’ble Minister, RD & PR/Printing and Stationary, Govt. of Manipur.
6. Shri D.S Poonia, I.A.S, Chief Secretary, confidential & Chairman, Committee on Re-Organisation of Administration and Police Boundary, Govt. of Manipur.
7. Pu P.C Lawmkunga, IAS, Addl. Chief Secretary, ( Election/R.D & P.R), Govt. of Manipur
8. Shri S. Sundertal Singh, IAS, Commissioner, Revenue/MHUD, Govt. of Manipur
9. Shri. Langkhanpau Guite, Chairman, ADC, Churachandpur
10. Smt. Jacintha Lazarus, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur District, Tuibuong.
(R. Lalkaisanga)
Secretary
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