Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Centre Seeks Action Against Assam's Ex-Forest Chief
The government is taking action against a former top forest official, M K Yadava, in Assam.
He's accused of breaking the rules by using forest land for police stations without permission.
The government didn't accept his explanation and has authorized the state to take legal action.
An activist got this information through a government request.
This is not the only case as he's also being investigated for similar land use in another location.
The Central government seeks action against M K Yadava for diverting forest land in Assam.
Yadava, the former PCCF and HoFF, allegedly diverted land for police battalions.
The Ministry of Environment stated Yadava's explanation was not legally valid.
The Assam government can now initiate legal proceedings against Yadava.
Yadava is reportedly facing similar charges in Geleky, Assam.
- Who
- M K Yadava, former PCCF and HoFF of Assam, is the subject.
- What
- The Central government seeks action against M K Yadava for diverting forest land.
- When
- May 2024: Yadava received a show-cause notice; July 3: news reported on this action.
- Where
- Assam, specifically Hailakandi and Geleky.
- Why
- For allegedly diverting forest land without adhering to established norms.
- Official
- M K Yadava
- Position
- Former PCCF and HoFF
- Charge
- Illegal land diversion
- Location
- Hailakandi and Geleky, Assam
- Action
- Legal proceedings authorized
- Law Violated
- Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 2023