The full text of the press release from the Cabinet Cell, Government of Nagaland, is as given below :
“The State Cabinet had an emergency meeting at 7:00 PM today.
The Cabinet expressed shock at the sudden demise of Shri. T. Temjen Toy, Chief Secretary of the State today evening. The Cabinet placed on record its sincere appreciation of the exceptional services rendered by Lt. Shri. Temjen Toy in his 32 years of illustrious service career.
A legendary officer of the Stale, Late Shri. Temjen Toy joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1989. During his illustrious career he served in several important positions in the Government with great distinction. He was Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung during trying times and his exceptional handling of the delicate law and order situation during that period is still talked about.
While at the helm of the affairs in all the major departments of the State, he provided outstanding leadership and left an indelible mark in every Department he worked. He displayed splendid administrative acumen while serving as Commissioner Nagaland as well as the Principal Secretary to two Chief Ministers.
As Chief Secretary, his leadership to the entire government machinery, matured and measured advice, counsel, and the tremendous goodwill enjoyed by him cutting across the length and breadth of the State was a source of immense strength to the Cabinet and the government officials. He made tremendous contributions and galvanized the entire Government machinery to fight the Covid-19 pandemic ensuring the people of the State were least affected.
The void created by the demise of Late Shri. Temjen Toy would be difficult to fill.
The Cabinet conveys its deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prays to Almighty God to grant them strength and solace during this time of grief.
The Cabinet decided to accord a State Funeral to the Late Shri. Temjen Toy at the official residence of the Chief Secretary, Officer’s Hill, on January 29, 2021at 12 noon. It was also decided that all the government offices in Kohima, the day of the funeral, shall remain closed so as to enable the government employees to pay their last respects to the departed soul.”
(J. Alam) IAS Cabinet Secretary