The Ao Senden has written to the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung calling for the proper and immediate implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) concession recently announced by the Union Government.
In a letter submitted by Marsanen Imsong, President, and Imtipokyim, General Secretary, the Ao Senden stated that the GST concession, declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came into effect on September 22, 2025. They described the move as a “gift to the citizens of India” aimed at “ease of living and to build Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
The letter urged the Deputy Commissioner’s office to ensure that the GST concession is effectively implemented across the district so that citizens can fully benefit from it.
“We also reserve the right to undertake necessary checking as whether this concession is implemented properly or not at any time,” the apex body wrote.
MCCI weighs in on GST 2.0
While acknowledging public confusion following the implementation of GST Reforms 2.0, which came into effect on September 22, Tsukti Longkumer, president of the Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), stated that the MCCI has not received any complaints from any quarter in Mokokchung.
When asked about Ao Senden’s letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, he said he was not aware of it but expressed confidence in the competent authorities, including the Taxes and Legal Metrology departments, to facilitate a smooth transition and address any confusion.