Eviction conducted in Waithou pat area
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, December 13 2022:
Under the supervision of Thoubal deputy commissioner (DC), a team led by SDO (Lilong) Shijalembi Angom accompanied by security personnel on Tuesday dismantled construction of unauthorised ring bund and fencing around fish farms in Waithou Pat area, which is located on eastern side of Tangjeng hillock in Thoubal district.
According to SDO Shijalembi, an order to remove the ring bund and fencing made for fish farming in Waithou Pat was issued on July 25 with deadline set for 3.30 pm of August 4.However, the fishermen requested to give three months' time for removing the ring bund and fencing which are against the provisions of Manipur Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2014.After providing an interval of three months, a new order for removal of the structures and materials was issued on December 5, yet those indulging in illegal fish farming defied the order, consequently leading to the eviction drive.
Stating that the eviction was carried out with due process of the law so as to protect Waithou Pat, she appealed to the people to help in the restoration of the water body and allow the water to flow freely.
The SDO also cautioned of initiating suitable actions if the illegal activities are repeated.