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Lawngtlai, 18th May 2026: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), Lawngtlai District, held a meeting today at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Chamber under the chairmanship of Lawngtlai Deputy Commissioner Shri Donny Lalruatsanga.

During the meeting, Shri Donny Lalruatsanga expressed gratitude to all members present and emphasized the importance of protecting and conserving Riverine Reserved Forests and Reserved Forest Areas under the jurisdiction of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) and the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC). He stated that every possible effort must be made to safeguard these forest areas. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need to verify whether any “Land Passes” had been issued within Reserved Forest Areas and Riverine Reserved Forest areas. In this regard, he specifically instructed the Senior Revenue Officers of both LADC and CADC to conduct thorough verification. He also highlighted that governments across the world are now giving significant importance to forest conservation and reiterated the need for continued dedication towards protecting Reserved Forests and Riverine Reserved Forests.

During the meeting, it was reported that no “Land Pass” had been issued within Reserved Forest Areas. However, it was decided that field verification would be carried out to determine whether any “Land Passes” exist within Riverine Reserved Forest areas.

Under CADC jurisdiction, inspections will be conducted within an 800-metre stretch from Tuichawng Lui. Under LADC jurisdiction, inspections will be carried out within 800 metres along Chhimtuipui River, Tuichawng (LADC Area), and Sekulh Lui. The verification exercise will be jointly undertaken by the Revenue and Forest Departments of LADC and CADC over a period of three weeks. After completion of the verification and preparation of the final report, it will be submitted to the Government of Mizoram. The meeting also resolved that the Special Investigation Team should continue making every effort to protect Riverine Reserved Forests and Reserved Forest Areas.

The meeting was attended by the SDO (S), Senior Revenue Officers of LADC and CADC, the District Council Conservator of Forest, and the Deputy Conservator of Forest (Wildlife). The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from Shri  Donny Lalruatsanga.