NAHARLAGUN : Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs Minister Gabriel D Wangsu on Saturday directed officials to expedite enforcement under the Legal Metrology Act and Rules, stressing the need for intensified inspections and prompt disposal of enforcement cases to safeguard consumer interests across the state.

Chairing a Chintan Baithak-cum-Review Meeting at the conference hall of the Controller of Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs in Naharlagun, the minister reviewed the implementation of centrally sponsored, state-sponsored and ongoing departmental schemes, besides assessing the department’s overall performance.

The meeting was attended by Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs Secretary Mige Kamki, Controller Minte Siga, Under Secretary Kipa Yakum, Deputy Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Inspectors and other departmental officials.

Wangsu emphasised the need to strengthen the department’s enforcement mechanism in view of the changing dynamics of the business sector. He called for regular capacity-building programmes and exposure visits to other states to enable enforcement officers to adopt best practices.

Directing officials to speed up the disposal of establishment-related matters and enforcement cases, the minister instructed enforcement officers to extend inspections to every nook and corner of their respective districts through the standing Mobile Inspection Teams (MITs) operating at the zonal level.

He also stressed the importance of maintaining a peaceful and conducive office environment to ensure the timely disposal of files and public complaints.

Addressing the meeting, Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs Secretary Mige Kamki urged officers to become proficient in digital office applications to enhance efficiency and self-reliance. He also advised district units to function cohesively to achieve the annual revenue targets fixed by the state government, adding that performance would be reflected in the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of officers.

Earlier, welcoming the participants, Controller Minte Siga called upon officers to actively contribute to the deliberations and help formulate a roadmap for the department’s future growth. He also stressed the importance of fostering a cordial and positive work environment for the overall welfare of the department.