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- Written by: Saqib Pampori
- Category: ENVIRONMENT
DODA: Forest Protection Force Doda seized 186 scants of Kail-Deodar and evicted 100 kanals of forest land from Dessa Block of Saraj Range. Based on specific information, a joint search team headed by DFO Doda Sh. Abhijeet Joshi, SFS and Dy. Director FPF Doda Sh. Ravinder Singh, SFS conducted search operation in Sanool (Gaddi) Forest Block Dessa and seized 186 scants of Kail-Deodar (approx.700 cft), some lying in the premises of the houses of villagers and some buried in the fields.The seized stuff is brought to TSD Doda for safe custody.
The confiscation proceedings under sec.26 of J&K Forest Act have been initiated. The explanation of concerned staff has been issued to clarify their position why they have failed to check the damage by taking timely cognizance of the matter. Any connivance negligence on the part of field staff shall be dealt or corrupt strictly under rules.
Meanwhile a joint enquiry committee of territorial as well as FPF staff comprises of Sh. Dev Raj Bhagat R.O Soil Doda, Sh. Neeraj Gupta R.O Siraj , Sh. Suresh Inthall Asstt. Director FPF & Sh. Om Raj inspector administration is constituted to investigate the source of the timber and the authenticity of the sanctions claimed if any. In another operation conducted by the joint team of Forest/FPF officials, 100 Kanals of encroachment in forest area is evicted in Comptt. 40/Sj of Dessa Block.
It is pertinent to mention here that prompt and timely action by Forest department has led to the eviction of 201 Kanals of forest land from encroachment, and seized around 750 cft of illegal timber from different locations of Doda Forest Division during last few weeks. Such operations shall continue in future also to bring illicit damage/
smuggling of timber and encroachment of forest land to zero level.
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