• Assam has launched a statewide drive against illegal sawmills, leading to the seizure and dismantling of 14 unauthorised units.
  • Licensed sawmills will also undergo strict inspections to ensure compliance with licence conditions and prevent the use of unauthorised machinery.
  • Officials have been directed to verify timber stocks using valid Transit Passes (TPs), GST invoices, e-Way bills, and other mandatory legal documents.

APSC Relevance: Forest Governance; Illegal Timber Trade

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