Tura, Feb 15: To stop rampant illegal felling of trees from forests and the clandestine operation of unlicensed saw mills in the region, the West Garo Hills district magistrate has, on Thursday, promulgated an Order under Section 144 Cr PC prohibiting illegal felling of trees and operation of sawmills within the jurisdiction of the District.

This order by the West Garo Hills Administration came in response to reports of illegal tree felling in reserved and community forests within the District.

The order states that all individuals are prohibited from engaging in or aiding the illegal felling of trees within the reserved forests and community reserved forests in the jurisdiction of West Garo Hills and operation of any sawmill without proper authorization within the jurisdiction of West Garo Hills.

Further, the order states that Police personnel, Forest Officials and other law enforcement agencies are to inspect and seize any equipment, tools, or vehicles involved in the illegal felling of trees or operation of illegal sawmills.

Moreover, the Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Forests Officials, Police personnel and other law enforcement agencies are directed to implement this order effectively and take necessary actions against violators and anyone found violating this order will be liable for legal action under relevant provisions of the law.

The order is to remain in force unless withdrawn by the West Garo Hills Administration.

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