Dimapur, January 18 (MExN): The Supreme Court, New Delhi in its order dated November 1 2018, in the matter of Writ Petition – Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and others and Union of India has directed all the Chief Wildlife Wardens of the country to grant provisional Ownership Certificate for captive elephants after following the mandatory procedures required by law.
Satya Prakash Tripathi Chief Wildlife Warden, Nagaland, Dimapur in a press release has informed all the owners of captive elephants to collect application for ownership Certificate for captive elephants with effect from January 21 to 25 during office hours - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Contact person - Kenlumtatei, Forest Range Officer (9612024423) and Aaron Yimchunger, Forest Range Officer (9612408797). Completed applications are to be submitted to this office, latest by 12:00 pm of January 28 for issuing provisional certificate, after examining the application.
