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Controversial circular on tree felling in Muttil Model forest cancelled by Forest Minister

Controversial circular on tree felling in Muttil Model forest cancelled by Forest Minister
Image: Sathyam Online

The Forest Minister cancelled the controversial circular issued by the Kottayam Chief Forest Conservator (CCF) regarding tree felling in patta land. This circular, which had caused significant concern over forest exploitation, was withdrawn following the intervention of Forest Minister Shibu Baby John. The Minister has strictly directed that further actions can only proceed after obtaining complete legal advice.

Originally reported by Sathyam Online Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.