Mokokchung, 31 March (MTNews): Meanwhile, contrary to Dzuvichu and the NMA’s stand, the Central Nagaland Women Association (CNWA) has appreciated the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for repealing the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001, which it said infringed upon the rights of the Nagas.
“The CNWA supports the significant decision, bearing in mind that the taxes on land and building were clearly in violation of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution,” the Association stated in a press release appended by its Information and Publicity Secretary, Angelina Ngullie.
“The CNWA supports the significant decision, bearing in mind that the taxes on land and building were clearly in violation of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution,” it stated.
Looking forward, the CNWA further called for expediting the process of the enactment of a new Municipal Act for the State of Nagaland, along with consultations and deliberations with the various stakeholders involved.
CNWA further appealed for conducting the ULB elections at the earliest for the benefit of our society.
However, the CNWA in its press release did not make any reference to the 33% reservation of seats for women in ULBs.
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