The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACC&I) has taken over the administration of the Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA), following a court order. The civil judge (junior division), Yupia, passed the order in Case No 27/26 under Title Suit No 15/26 on 25 June.
According to ACC&I president Dr Tarh Nachung, the chamber has complied with the court’s directive and assumed the affairs of the IMWA. Azad Bagang has been appointed as president and Biri Kame as secretary-general to oversee the affairs and administration of the IMWA with immediate effect until the disposal of the title suit.
Nachung urged the state government to repair and restore the non-functional CCTV cameras installed across Itanagar to strengthen security and surveillance. He also appealed to the president and the secretary-general to constitute sub-executive members for the smooth functioning of the IMWA’s administration.
The court has suspended the power and function of the present executive members of the IMWA, according to legal adviser Tarh Loma. The title suit was filed by Lindum Tarium, which was heard by counsel P Talik on 25 June. The court’s order states that there is a prima facie case of apparent illegality of continuing office of Respondent/Defendant No 3 & 4 and infringement of the civil right of the claimant.
The ACC&I stated that the petitioner’s case is that the earlier executive members have already served four years, four months and eight days, which is beyond the fixed tenure of three years as per the original bylaws. The newly appointed executive committee has announced a blanket ban on collection of donations from the business community across the Itanagar Capital Region.
The new office bearers stated that any union or association intending to seek grants-in-aid or donations from traders and business establishments must obtain prior approval from the IMWA executive body.
