Dimapur: The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) has raised serious allegations of widespread irregularities in the execution of government-funded projects across multiple departments in the state.
In a formal representation submitted to the Chief Secretary, the Union cited procedural violations, lack of transparency in tendering, mismanagement of funds, and significant project delays.
Describing itself as a vigilant body monitoring developmental activities in the state, the NCSU called for immediate corrective measures “in the interest of public welfare and transparency.”
Among the major concerns raised is the delay in the execution of PMGSY Package-III projects. According to the Union, of the 40 works sanctioned under the package, 16 clusters are to be carried out using Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) technology. The work orders were issued in March 2024 with an 18-month deadline ending in September 2025. However, the NCSU noted slow progress and warned that the timeline may not be met. It has urged the Chief Secretary to direct the concerned contractors to expedite work and adhere strictly to the FDR specifications.
In the Department of Tribal Affairs, in some of the projects, the department has made excess payment than the actual work order issued. While appreciating the disbursal of funds to village councils under the PMAAGY scheme, it raised red flags over an alleged 20% deduction from allocated funds, reportedly affecting the quality of implementation. Furthermore, the Union accused the department of bypassing standard tendering processes in the establishment of the Tribal Research Institute by opting for a “Table Tender” instead of a public Notice Inviting Tender (NIT).
The School Education Department also came under scrutiny, with the NCSU stating that no public advertisement was issued for civil works under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. It alleged that a total of 130 work orders were granted to a single firm, which subsequently sub-let the projects to a third party in violation of contractual norms. This, too, was reportedly done without a public NIT.
In its representation, the Union also expressed concern over the manner in which the Tourism Department awarded the construction contract for the main arena pavilion at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama. The project, reportedly worth around ₹100 crore, was allegedly awarded without any work order or public tender. “NCSU is surprised no NIT was made public while that the implementing contractor was directed to do work without any work order,” it stated.
“All this raises serious questions on transparency and fair competition and the system under which the works are being allotted by the government department,” the Union stated.
The NCSU has requested the state government to respond to the concerns by July 20, 2025, failing which it has warned of initiating its “own course of action,” including legal measures.
At the time of this writing, there was no official response from the Chief Secretary’s office.
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