DFO warns illegal Saw Mill operators
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 18 2022:
Kangpokpi Forest Division conducted multiple raids across T Waichong range and seized timbers and sealed Sawmills.
The Division plans to raid more illegal sawmill in other ranges in the coming days, said a release issued by the DFO.
Only HPC cleared sawmills are to be operated in the district.
All the HPC cleared Sawmills are to be housed within the industrial estate only.
Stacking of timbers in sawmills is an offence under section 41 and 42 of Indian Forest Act, 1927, and is also against the Wood Based Industries Regulation guidelines and orders of the Supreme Court, the DFO elaborated.
Further stating that timber transit should be accompanied by a valid transit pass issued by the government, the officer maintained that all vehicles carrying timber without valid TP will Hable to be confiscated under the Indian forest Act.