Plea to Divisional Commissioner

 

COOCH BEHAR, Aug. 10: Divisional Commissioner, Jalpaiguri, Mr BL Meena heard the arguments for creation of a separate district carved out of Jalpaiguri district. Submitting a memorandum to the DC at Alipurduar Circuit House today, the Alipurduar MLA Mr Nirmal Das mentioned that it is a popular demand for a long. He pointed out all aspects of the proposal to upgrade Alipurduar sub-division as a district.

 

Mr Das also urged the DC to consider the proposal to constitute a Jaigaon-Alipurduar Development Authority (JADA) following the model of Siliguri-Jalpaiguri Development Authority (SJDA). With formation of JADA the socio-economic condition of Jaigaon and Alipurduar will be better, he said. He also requested Mr Meena to intervene into the stalemate over establishment of a women's college in Alipurduar.

 

The Jalpaiguri DC, Mr Meena heard his points and assured that he would took up these with proper authorities, Mr Das said. []