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Monday, October 21, 2013

Sikkim, Where to? KC PRADHAN

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With the repealing of Sikkim Companies Tax Act, 1961, consequent upon enactment of the new Indian Companies Act 2013, Sikkim has lost one more Old Law, the protection of which is guaranteed by the Constitution. It was our sanguine hope that some clause would be incorporated so that Sikkim did not become a playfield for companies of all shades. We hope they will not go on penetrating all nooks and corners of the State, blatantly violating the laws of the land on strength of the well coined 99 years lease. We already have enough companies established in the best of our lands and how much they have contributed to the beleaguered State exchequer would be interesting to learn. The oft repeated rhetoric that they have provided ample employment opportunities to the sons and daughters of the soil may be partially true and needs a closer look and analysis with the cost-benefit criteria meticulously worked out.
Sikkim is unique not only in its geo-physical location, but more importantly in its pristine environment where peace and tranquilly prevail mainly due to the very nature and temperament of the people who abhor violence. It is time that the people of Sikkim who have come of age due to the very many befitting programmes launched of late, especially the younger lot in the age group of 18 to 35, who constitutes nearly 44% of the population and on whom the future lies, made some concerted efforts to understand, analyze and take a stand so that their future is not lost by hasty decisions.
The development in Sikkim must keep pace with the capacity and capability of the people of the State and in consonance with the environment. To think that the world is a global village and Sikkim willy-nilly must get sucked into, in my humble opinion, is erroneous thinking.
In the given situation, the best course is for our younger generation to venture into industrial, trade and business activities, no matter how small they are, and for which the Government should give them level playing field in the truest sense duly acting as cushion in the areas of uncertainly. This much the younger generation has the right to demand and receive from the powers that be.
Good-bye Sikkim Companies Act 1961! You were born to protect the interest of little Sikkim and we have perforce thrown you out with the bath-water. Let us take it as a solace that four decades were long enough for us to mature and become capable to playing in bigger arenas where tough guys play. Good luck and God bless.

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