THOUBAL, March 23: The long suffering Chowkidars of Primary Schools expressed dissatisfaction at the lack of appreciation of their service rendered for more than 30 years. They lamented they have not being given preference in the recent appointment of Chowkidar cum Peon on contract basis under Autonomous District Council.
While speaking to media persons, CK. Leirung Maring of Phunchong village in Chandel District has said that as per the recommendation of Village Authority he has been working as a Chowkidar cum Peon at Phunchong Primary School without getting paid since 1986 till date with the hope of getting appointment one day.
He also said that the then Assistant Inspector of Schools, ADC Chandel, M. Medun and Head Masters including the present Head Mistress also recommended CK. Leirung for post of chowkidar cum Peon of schools.
He further stated that after the Autonomous District Council Chandel issued a notification for the appointment of Chowkidar cum Peon on contract basis last year, he went for the interview which was held from 18-20 November last.
However, the concerned authority had appointed another person despite the recommendations of Village Authority, AI of Schools and Headmaster and without acknowledging the long years he suffered as the Chowkidar of the School without getting paid, he lamented.
He demanded that the concerned authority should be held responsible for any problems that arise due to appointment of new chowkidar of the School.
DL. Modar alias Moses who was working as the Chowkidar of Leibi Primary School in Chandel District for more than 30 year also expressed dissatisfaction over the recent appointment.
Demanding a clarification from the concern authority for not giving preference to the experienced and long-suffering Chowkidars in the recent appointments, DL. Modar said that it is unfair, unjust and inhumane on the part of the concern authority of Autonomous District Council.
He also appealed to all right thinking organizations to investigate whether the concern authority gave preference to bribe rather the well experienced and long suffering Chowkidars during the recent appointment.