DFO warns
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, May 18 2022:
Divisional Forest Officer, Kangpokpi Forest Division has warned that only HPC (High Power Committee) cleared sawmills will be allowed to operate in Kangpokpi district.
He added that all the HPC cleared sawmills should be housed within the industrial estate only, as per a statement.
He further stated that timber transit should be accompanied by a valid Transit Pass issued by the Government and all vehicles carrying timber without valid TP will be liable to be confiscated under the Indian Forest Act.
It may be noted that Kangpokpi Forest Division has conducted multiple raids across T Waichong Range and seized timber and sealed sawmills.
The Division has also seized the stray timber lying along IT Road and further plans to raid more sawmills in other ranges in the coming days.