Tiger deaths at M.M. Hills: Govt suspends DCF Chakrapani

The State authorities has suspended Chakrapani Y., Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) M.M. Hills Wildlife Division for dereliction of responsibility and negligence within the case of the unnatural loss of life of 5 tigers — a mom and her cubs — within the M.M. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka on June 26.

On July 4, Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre had ordered the suspension of Assistant Conservator of Forests Gajanana Hegde of M.M. Hills Wildlife Division, and Range Forest Officer-cum-Surveyor Madesh whereas recommending the suspension of Mr. Chakrapani who’s an Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer for dereliction of responsibility and negligence within the above case.

On June 30, the three officers have been despatched on obligatory go away till additional discover.

On Monday the State authorities issued an order suspending the IFS Officer following a high-level inquiry committee report on the loss of life of the tiger and her cubs.

“In train of the powers beneath Rule 3(1) of the All India Service (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, Chakarapani Y., IFS, DCF, MM Hills, Wildlife Division, Kollegal, is positioned beneath suspension with quick impact, pending inquiry. During the interval of suspension, the officer shall be paid subsistence allowance in accordance with Rule 4 of the All India Service (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969.” the order said.

“During the interval of suspension, the officer shall not go away the headquarters beneath any circumstances with out the written permission of the state authorities,” it added.