PASIGHAT: Residents Accuse Forest Officer of Neglecting Guidelines in Relocation of Stone Crusher Units
PASIGHAT: Two Ayeng village residents have accused the Pasighat Forest Division's Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of disregarding established guidelines and ignoring forest and forest land protection in connection with the relocation of two stone crusher units. Kangkim Lego and Nogor Megu expressed their dissatisfaction with the DFO's reversal of an earlier order to shift the units, citing violations of guidelines, in a letter to the DFO. After receiving a NOC from the Gaon Burah of Ayeng, the DFO allegedly reversed the order. The two residents have threatened to sue the DFO for failing to follow range officer guidelines and recommendations, as well as for alleged negligence regarding forest and environmental concerns.
The DFO defended the reversal, citing the NOC issued by the Gaon Burahs of Ayeng village.
The Divisional Forest Officer in charge stated, "We received a letter from the two villagers and are investigating the situation. We are committed to adhering to the established guidelines and safeguarding the forest and forest land."
Furthermore, the DFO stated, "We take all complaints and concerns seriously and will thoroughly investigate this matter. Based on the findings of our investigation, we will take appropriate action."
The two stone crusher units in question have been accused of violating establishment guidelines and negatively impacting a stream used for irrigation by the villagers. The DFO's reversal of his earlier order to relocate the units, and subsequent agreement for them to remain in the same location, has alarmed the local community.
Kangkim Lego and Nogor Megu, the two residents who filed the complaint, have stated that they will take legal action if necessary to ensure that the forest and environment protection guidelines are followed. The situation is still being investigated, and the outcome is unknown at this time.
Random Stories
17 May 2016 - 8:35am |
Shajid Khan
In view of the security for the ensuing declaration of Assembly election results on May 19 and growing road accidents , the Udalguri district administration has felt the need organise the traffic...
6 Apr 2010 - 7:15pm |
bishwajeetsinha
The pre Bihu celebration seems to be changed from theatre to dance festival here in Nagaon with just before Rongali Bihu local dance institute "Sutrahar" plans for 2 days 'Dance Festival' beginning...
29 Nov 2017 - 5:43pm |
AT News
LEDO:Extortion is the main reason behind the rebel attack in Ledo on Tuesday where five vehicles were set on fire. Sources told Assam Times that a group of Naga rebels has been serving extortion...
16 Aug 2015 - 6:19pm |
AT News
City based media persons and patriotic citizens from different walks of life observed India’s 69th Independence Day at Guwahati Press Club on Saturday with fanfare. Senior journalist Rupam Barua...
Other Contents by Author
BOLENG, Aug 16: The inaugural "Short Stature Men's Volleyball Championship," featuring a unique net height of 7 feet 2 inches compared to the international standard of 7 feet 11 inches, concluded on August 15, 2023. The event took place at the Boleng general ground in the Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh and was exclusively designed for players standing between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 7 inches.
The North Eastern Sports & Cultural Organization (NESCO) orchestrated this historic tournament, marking a significant milestone in height-specific sports competitions.
In attendance at the final match of the tournament as the Chief Guest was Ojing Tasing, MLA of the 35th Pangin-Boleng...
M/s Siang Biotech, a well-known supplier of agricultural machinery and biopesticides, joined forces with Aries Agro Ltd. of Mumbai, Barrix Agro Sciences Pvt. Ltd. of Bangalore, and Jain Irrigation Technology of Maharashtra to participate in the Kishan Mela event. The two-day fair featured exhibits of modern agricultural tools and other items, and was visited by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on its final day. The theme of the Kisan Mela was 'Innovations in Potato Farming to Empower Tribal Farmers in the North Eastern Region of India', and it was organized by the College of Agriculture in collaboration with the College of Horticulture and Forestry in Pasighat and the...
PASIGHAT: The hard and intensive vigilance over nabbing of dreaded hunters from quite long time by field patrolling squads of Borguli Wildlife Range under D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary has finally paid off on Friday evening when 3 habitual hunters were nabbed from southernmost part of Borguli range (Kanyakumari area) on last Friday..
The three arrested are Makyon Modi, 46, Harish Saroh, 32 and Sunil Pait, 40 from Namsing village under Mebo Sub-Division. As per Naning Perme, Range Officer, Borguli Wildlife Range, the hunters were on their hunting mission inside the sanctuary but a special team of field staff camped at some distance upstream along the bank of river Siang saw the...
PASIGHAT: In a bid to crack down on the drug menace in the district, the Pasighat Police on Sunday last arrested three drug peddlers from Mebo with the help of information developed by Women Against Social Evils (WASE). A case has been registered against all three vide Pasighat PS case No. 57/21 U/s 21(b) read with 77 JJ Act and 25 Arms Act, informed Pasighat Police sources.
A huge quantity of contraband items suspected to be Brown Sugar and Heroine were seized from the peddlers who are drug addicts too. A cash amount of Rs 1,54,420/- was also seized from the possession of peddlers which was accumulated through sale of drugs.
As per police sources, one of the arrested persons...
PASIGHAT: The village youths of Borguli village under Mebo Sub-Division led by Siyar Sirum (name of a same age group youths) along with three other age groups conducted a daylong cleanliness drive in the village today covering around 3 KM stretches of roadside clearance, picking plastic and other wastes while putting bamboo made dustbins in front of shops and community hall.
The clean drive was conducted with the motto ‘let’s keep Borguli clean, green and healthy’. The daylong cleanliness drive was started from Govt. Higher Secondary School, Borguli (Old Borguli) and continued till the end of New Borguli which covers an area of around 3 KM stretches. Besides...
A stepped up felling of trees in the reserved forest areas in Arunachal Pradesh seems to posed a huge threat to the ecological health of the north eastern state forcing the authorities to ensure tight vigil to deal with the situation. A circle of timber mafias has been remaining active in the jungles who keep felling many trees utilizing modern techniques and machineries on every passing day. The massive tree felling goes unchecked in Pasighat reserved forest where hundreds of high demand trees, Hollock (Terminaliamyriocarpa) have already been felled from Loki area. Talking to Assam Times, Tadang Taga, ADCF who looks ater the Central Mobile Squad under...
Add new comment