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IMPHAL: Trouble over construction of the controversial Thoubal Multipurpose Project is yet to be over. While the demand for immediate halt in the construction of Mapithel Dam gets louder, issue over granting of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RR) package to the affected people has become another serious issue. Andro MLA Th Shyamkumar  today alleged that the Mapithel Dam Multipurpose Project Displace Committee’s claim that RR package were distributed to affected people of Lamlai Khunou and Chadong Khul based on valid documents, are false and baseless. Addressing the media persons at his quarters at Kanglapat, MLA Shyamkumar said, head of the officials of Revenue Department wrongfully distributed large amount of RR package. He urged the state government to punish the people involved under Liability Act.  The MLA also told the Mapithel Dam Multipurpose Project Displace Committee that he is ready to discuss the matter in a forum if required. 

IMPHAL: Andro MLA Th Shyamkumar has alleged that crores of rupees have been misappropriated in the name of compensations to those affected by the Thoubal Multipurpose Project. He also alleged that many fake beneficiaries have been found in the list of those affected. After visiting the project site yesterday, Shyamkumar said if those involved in the misappropriation of the compensation for upstream affected families do not plea guilty he will urge the centre to punish those involved. He also said such an initiative by the government is good but there is no sign of development in the area therefore plying of heavy vehicles more than 6 wheels will be prohibited. MLA Shyamkumar added there has been confusion in the issue the notice for selection of candidates for ANM, Pharmacist and Driver on contract basis under National Rural Health Mission on 19th of this month when the appointment order was out on 12 August 2014.  Mentioning the utilisation of teachers from government schools, he said there is no objection in transferring teachers from Andro but he will take action if there is shortage of teachers in the government schools of his constituency.