UDF demands judicial probe into tree felling
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A United Democratic Front (UDF) group led by T.N. Prathapan, MP, on Friday visited Alumkunnu, Pulakkode, Pothumthadam and Thokkavadi Kulambu colony in Thrissur district, the place large-scale tree felling was reported.
Demanding a judicial investigation into the incident, Mr. Prathapan alleged that timber value ₹25 crore had been reduce from the income land following the federal government order.
“Revenue Minister K. Rajan has not visited these places yet. He is still justifying the government order, which led to the illegal tree felling. This shows his link to the case,” Mr. Prathapan alleged.
The UDF group demanded a judicial probe into the function of forest officers in the entire incident and the alleged nexus between politicians and officers.
The UDF members planted teak saplings within the space. Ramya Haridas, MP, Saneesh Kumar Joseph, MLA, UDF district chairman Joseph Challissery, District Congress Committee president M.P. Vincent and different leaders had been within the group.
35 instances
Meanwhile 35 instances have been registered in Vazhani, Wadakkanchery and Pattikkad ranges in Thrissur district. The particular investigation group, who visited the areas stated that no person could be spared within the case. Cases have been registered in opposition to seven individuals on this connection.
It is reported that timber value ₹15 crore had been reduce from Machad vary alone. In all 378 teak, seven rosewood and 90 different timber had been reduce utilizing 33 passes. They embody timber which had been round 400 years previous. Maximum variety of passes was issued beneath the Vazhani forest station.
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