Srinagar, May 20 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday constituted a fact-finding committee to inquire into alleged violations of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in connection with the recent demolition of houses belonging to tribal families in Raika Bandi area of Sidhra Jammu.
According to Government Order No. 18-JK(TAD) of 2026 dated May 20, issued by the Department of Tribal Affairs as per news agency JKNS, sanction has been accorded for constitution of a two-member inquiry committee to examine the matter and submit its findings.
The committee comprises Mohammad Mumtaz Ali, JKAS, Director Tribal Affairs J&K, and Muzamil Hassan Choudhary, JKAS, Assistant Director, Directorate of Tribal Affairs.
“The committee shall enquire into and report on any violations of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in respect of recent demolition of houses of tribal families in Raika Bandi (Sidhra) Jammu,” the order reads.
The government has directed the panel to submit its report within seven days from the date of issuance of the order. (JKNS)
