PRESS RELEASE OF AOS-SIKKIM.


The Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim strongly supports the 48 hour Bandh being called by the Sikkim Democratic Front on the various demands pending with the Central Government including seeking exemption from payment of income tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the left out categories of persons.

We are grateful to Honorable Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling, for having brought a Government Resolution in the recently concluded Budget Session of Sikkim Legislative Assembly for considering inclusion of Left Out categories of persons including Old Settlers from exemption under Income Tax Act, 1961, who could not secure inclusion of their names in the erstwhile Sikkim Subject Register and hence deprived.

The Association is also thankful to Honorable Speaker and Honorable members of Sikkim Legislative Assembly for having extended their consent and strong support in favour of the resolution thereby giving equal justice to all the people of Sikkim.

The Association appeals to all its members to extend full support and make the Bandh successful.




S.K.SARDA
President
Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim
Gangtok
Ist April, 2011