Srinagar, April 04 : Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza Friday directed to axe all Russian species female poplar trees within six days as its pollen creates influenza like infections which may create unnecessary panic among the general public amid COVID-19 pandemic.
DC Bandipora said in view of the situation arisen due to spread of COV1D-19, it has become imperative to take further preventive measures by way of felling down of Russian Female Poplar Trees as the pollen creates influenza like infections which may create unnecessary panic among the general public.
He directed the general public to axe the female poplar Trees standing in their proprietary land and any other land under their occupation within a period of 06 days and warned of strict action for non compliance.
Deputy Commissioner said if the public failed to axe the trees then District Administration shall axe the trees by mobilizing the manpower of Forest, Social Forestry and Revenue Department and the proceeds obtained from the auctions of the trees shall be deposited in the Government Treasury after deducting expenses incurred on the exercise.
He said the Russian Female Poplar Trees standing in government departments including Forest, State land and Kacharie land shall be felled down by the concerned District Officers and Tehsildars within a period of 06 days. “Any violation of the instructions may invite penal action also under Disaster Management Act, 2005,” the order reads.
He also directed the Tehsildars to take steps in consultation with Police, Forest and Social Forestry Department to implement the order in letter and spirit.
