The Chümoukedima Village Youth Society (CVYS), on Friday, reiterated its standing resolution on the ban on hunting, fishing, foraging of vegetables, fodder/wood/ collection and any other activities that deplete the flora and fauna under Chümoukedima Village jurisdiction.
It cautioned any defaulters/hunters caught violating the resolution, will be sternly dealt with, and a penalty of not less than INR 1 lakh will be levied on violators depending on the severity of the act. “Carrying of firearms inside the Village jurisdiction is strictly prohibited, all types of Firearms intended to be used for hunting in the Village Jurisdiction will be confiscated and processed for license cancellation; Unlicensed Firearms/ Air rifles or any other hunting tools will be confiscated and destroyed on the spot,” warned the CVYS in a public notification issued by its President Sedevikho Tsükrü and General Secretary Phrochüzolie Visezo.
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The Society has also issued a stern warning to any individuals or parties starting wildfire, causing irreparable devastation. The CVYS apprised that it will impose the severest action and levy a punitive fine of INR 5 lakhs or more depending on the severity of destruction and further legal action will also be initiated upon the culprit(s), to be booked as per provision of the Law.
With the old Chümoukedima Heritage Village becoming a favoured site for trekkers, picnic parties and visitors, the CVYS had appealed to all visitors to maintain and care for the heritage site and public amenities. “CVYS is weary of the alarming trend of vandalizing/ defacing monuments and Public rest houses by miscreants; such impetuous acts will not be tolerated and any person if caught in such act shall henceforth, be sternly dealt with,” stated the CVYS directing visitors to dispose off their waste/trash responsibly in pits/waste bins, especially plastic waste.
Further, CVYS has appealed denizens to adhere to cautionary signboards put up within its jurisdiction, including speed limits and prohibition of underage driving inside the village jurisdiction. “Given rising criminal activities of robbery, drug peddlers and public nuisance, loitering inside the village jurisdiction without genuine reason after 8 pm is restricted. Youth volunteers on duty have been instructed to halt and enquire, and therefore, commuters/visitors are advised to cooperate with the youth Volunteers,” stated the CVYS.
