KOHIMA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION HOLDS EMERGENCY MEETING ON MEASURES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL COLLECTION AT CHECK GATES

In compliance with the notification issued by the State Government on measures to combat alleged illegal collection of money from the vehicles at check gates and at other locations in the state, the Kohima District Administration had an emergency meeting with Police, Transport and IPR at DC's Office chamber, Kohima on 29th May 2022.

Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie, IAS highlighted the notification in detail and briefed the members on the steps and measures to be taken up at the district level.

As per the Government's directive, an Inspection Team of the district was constituted with ADC (Hqr) as the team leader along with Addl SP, Regional Transport Officer and District Public Relations Officer as team members.

The DC stated that the Team was constituted to conduct regular inspection of any functional unauthorized check gates and also to conduct comprehensive inspection of illegal collection of money taking place in the district.

Pointing out the important role of the 'Inspection Team', the DC stated that the team has to ensure that all concerned departments close down and dismantle any temporary structure/ building standing at the location of unauthorized check gates within Kohima district.

(DPRO, Kohima)