SRINAGAR: The Government today ordered constitution of an official panel to inquire into the allegations of the encroachment of forest land. The committee will inquire into the complaint of encroachment of forest land under Khasra No. 653 Min situated at village Ramnagar, Tehsil Kotranka, District Rajouri.
Additional Commissioner, Jammu will be the Chairman of the Committee, whereas Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Conservator of Forests, West Circle Rajouri, Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri and one DFO to be nominated by CCF, Jammu will be its members. Chairman of the committee is authorized to co-opt any other member for the assistance of the committee. The committee shall submit its report/findings to the government within two months.