SDF resolution on exemption of Central Direct taxes to the Old Settlers of Sikkim

SIKKIM:SDF passes 16 key resolutions


GANGTOK, March 4: Commemorating the 18th party foundation day, the Central Executive Committee members of Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party today passed 16 key resolutions in front of the mammoth gathering at Jorethang public ground.

The most significant resolution was the exemption of Central Direct taxes to the Old Settlers of Sikkim and to the non-Sikkimese Government employees who have rendered their services for a long time.

The party in its resolution has also decided to raise the IT exemption issue with the Central Government. Another pertinent resolution of the party was the 50 percent seat reservation for women in the State Legislative Assembly and Parliament. Women in Sikkim already enjoy 40 percent seat reservation in Panchayati Raj.

The Limboo Tamang seat reservation issue has also appeared as a core resolution of the party. A resolution of increasing the Assembly seats to 40 from the present 32 seats has also been passed today.

Other important resolutions passed during the meeting area:

• Protection of 371(F) and old laws of Sikkim
• Full safeguard of political and other rights of Bhutia, Lepcha and Sherpa Communities
• To accord tribal status to Other Backward Classes of Sikkim.
• To declare Sikkim as a tribal state.
• To promote holistic development mission
• To build the economic and professional capacity of Sikkimese youth
• To bring revolutionary change in education method.