The Chümoukedima Village Youth Society (CVYS) has 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.
In a press release issued on February 28, the CVYS has cautioned that defaulters/hunters, if 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 firearms inside the Village jurisdiction is strictly prohibited; all types of Firearms intended to be used for hunting 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,” stated the CVYS.
The organisation also issued stern warning on starting a Wildfire by any individuals or parties causing irreparable devastation. The CVYS stated that it will impose the severest action and levy a punitive fine of INR 5 lakhs or more depending on the severity of destruction; further legal action will also be initiated upon the culprit(s), to be booked as per provision of the Law.
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With the old Chümoukedima Heritage Village becoming a favoured site for trekkers, picnic parties and visitors, the CVYS has appealed 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. Visitors are directed to dispose of their waste/trash responsibly in pits/waste bins, especially plastic waste, No person will be allowed to loiter at the heritage Village after 6:00pm,” expressed the organisation.
Further, the CVYS appealed to 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,” informed the CVYS.
