Kohima, January 7 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Chairman DDMA Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A has reiterated that the ban on burning of jungles would remain in force in Kohima district till further directions.
In this connection, the DC issued an order directing all Village Councils under Kohima district jurisdiction to inform and warn the public to refrain from burning of jungles which leads to serious loss of public property and also disturbs the ecological balance.
“Any individual/village found violating this order shall be strictly penalised under relevant sections of law and shall be liable to payment of fines. The VDB Grant to the village shall also be withheld till such fines are paid,” the order stated.
