Archive · 3 Jun 2025
CEC Finds Forest Norm Breaches in Mohali Villages
A special team, called the CEC, is checking if the rules for protecting forests near Mohali are being followed.
They went to places like Karoran and Siswan to see if people are breaking the law.
The team found that some rules were being ignored, especially regarding cutting down hills and building on protected land.
They are now asking people for more information to prepare a report.
Their goal is to make sure the forests and the animals that live there are safe.
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) inspected Mohali villages, including Karoran and Siswan, following complaints of forest violations.
The CEC observed breaches of forest norms during its field inspection.
The inspection covered areas like Bans Bagh and Forest Hill Resort.
Local complainants were summoned for a formal hearing by the CEC.
Violations include alleged illegal hill-cutting and encroachments in protected areas.
- Who
- The Central Empowered Committee (CEC).
- What
- Inspection revealing breaches of forest norms.
- When
- Monday (inspection); coming weeks (detailed inspection).
- Where
- Mohali villages, including Karoran, Siswan, and Masol.
- Why
- To investigate violations of forest and wildlife protection laws.
- Investigating Body
- Central Empowered Committee (CEC)
- Location
- Mohali, Punjab
- Specific Sites
- Karoran, Siswan, and Masol villages
- Relevant Laws
- Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900; Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- Alleged Violations
- Illegal hill-cutting and encroachments
- Notable Locations
- Forest Hill Resort and Bans Bagh
- Supervising Body
- Supreme Court of India