Kohima: The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) issued a demand for the termination of two illegal appointees within the Directorate of Soil and Water Conservation.
The demand comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding the appointment of Avilie Nagi and Agape Yeputhomi, and their subsequent regularisation process, despite objections raised by CTAN.
The issue stems from the appointment of Nagi and Yeputhomi to the position of Junior Soil Conservation Officer (JSCO) on June 3, 2016. The position, which falls under the purview of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), was filled without adherence to proper procedures, according to CTAN.
CTAN first raised objections in a notification dated September 9, 2019, followed by a representation on December 18, 2019, demanding the nullification of the regularisation of the two employees.
Furthermore, on March 10, 2022, CTAN served an ultimatum to the department, highlighting the discrepancies and demanded termination of the two appointees. In response, the department clarified that there was no question of termination as Nagi and Yeputhomi no longer served in the department.
“However, it is learned that they are still serving in the department till date and is under the process of regularisation, which clearly contradicts the contract agreement – the appointee has no right to claim regularisation in any case,” CTAN said.
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In light of these developments, CTAN set a deadline of March 11, 2024, for the termination of the two.
If the department faisl to comply with the ultimatum, CTAN warned that they will be compelled to take further action, including the lockdown of the Directorate.
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