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| 13360 hectares of forest land occupied in J&K | | | early times report
Jammu, May 9: About 13360 hectares of forest land is under encroachment in Jammu and Kashmir, with Jammu region topping the list having 9469 hectares under illegal possession. On the other hand in Kashmir valley 3890 hectors has been encroached by land mafia.
Surprisingly despite claims made by government of taking tough action against land mafia, only 1064 hectares has been evicted since past two years.
As per the latest data provided by Forest Department in Legislative Assembly, 20230 sq kms of state land is under forest cover with 12066 sq kms in Jammu division and 8128 sq kms in Kashmir valley. Rest 36 sq kms fall in Ladakh region. Data says that during 2009-10, revenue of Rs 11303.529 lakh have been realized from various departments, while during 2010-11, a revenue collection was Rs 11090.891 lakh.
"There has been substantial increase in the forest revenue in the department. As regards State Forest Corporation (SFC), the constant decrease in revenue is mainly due to decreased availability of marking in forests, poor quality of markings of dry fallen, diseased trees and standard size timber", Forest Minister Mian Altaf said.
Government has stated that imported timber in the market on the cheaper rate has also affected the sale prospects of SFC, which is major selling of timber in the state.
However there is still concern over non-recoverable dues from various government departments as many of the cases are sub-judice in various Courts and Forums.
"Effective steps and vigorous follow up as provided under law are underway for early realization of the recoverable arrears", Altaf added.
And outstanding against various Government Departments and Public Sector undertaking, the SFC has requested time and gain at various levels.
"The concerned departments, undertaking did not liquidate the same. Besides the matter was taken many time with the Finance Department wherein they were requested that outstanding amount should be deduced in Budget allocation from the concerned department and same should be remitted to SFC", he maintained. |
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