Even as the shutdown was called off, the DCCI will continue to monitor the government’s action citing the security to business communities in the district and the state as a whole
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
The Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Monday decided to call off its “indefinite shutter down”. The shutter-down strike started on April 26 voicing concern over the unabated taxation being levied upon by many of the “Naga Political Groups” thereby hindering “business” within the state and particularly in the commercial hub, Dimapur.
The decision came after a marathon meeting held with the stakeholders, including the district administration at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.
The meeting also saw the representatives from the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber and Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) and the DCCI locking horns to come to a conclusion with respect in convincing to the decades-old “taxation” issue which is being faced by the Nagas.
It is also noted that DCCI through a press release on April 28 has enabled the expansion of its protest throughout the state while also keeping in mind that a timeframe relaxation period of 6 hours starting 12 noon to 6 pm was given to let the public stock their essential commodities.
In the press briefing, the DCCI also highlighted the meeting with the DC Dimapur and Commissioner of Police, Dimapur where a “conclusive conclusion” could not be reached.
Referring to the “demand/collection” or “extortion/kidnapping” and waylaying of transports by the “Undergrounds” in the state, president, DCCI, Akashe Zhimomi, however conveyed his appreciation to the Nagaland state government for taking “serious note” of the business community’s grievances while also responding positively in the form of a “letter”.
It was also informed that even as the shutdown being called off, the DCCI will continue to monitor the government’s action citing the security to business communities in the district and the state as a whole.
DCCI went on to add that it would adopt a “policy” of “wait and watch” before deciding on the Nagaland government’s sincerity towards coining of the welfare of the people.
Later on, the CNCCI has reminded the Nagaland government of its “long pending demand” addressed to the department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs dating back to 2021 wherein the same was submitted to Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, and advisor to Urban Development, and to Nagaland chief secretary which is reportedly appended by the members of the chambers and commerce from the remaining districts of the state.
The CNCCI, which has a stronghold within the business communities in the district and beyond, has also made a demand to the Nagaland state government to immediately redress its demand with utmost seriousness.