
Mangan, 4th December (IPR): The meeting was conducted in the chamber of District Collector, Mangan, North Sikkim. The meeting was conducted regarding the problems faced by the public of Lingthem-Lingdem GPU, Upper Dzongu and Tingviong GPU, Upper Dzongu. The meeting was chaired by the District Collector and was accompanied by SDM Dzongu, RO Dzongu, Panchayat, DE and AE Roads department and a representative from both the GPUs.
Public from both the GPUs have expressed their problems regarding the compensation of land, which was damaged due to landslide in the monsoon season. They also demanded to change the river course, better road connectivity for motor vehicles. Landowners whose lands were damaged by landslide says Government should acquire their remaining lands because those lands are in worse condition. Mantam road has been opened from today.
District Collector assured the public by saying make proper documents and list of damages and will take it to the Government. He also directed the respective department to take protective measures. He also cleared that the fund has been approved for the construction work and for the protective measures not for the compensation.