Passes several resolution for village governance
Dimapur, September 7 (MExN): The Sovima Village Council (SVC), has passed serious of resolutions, including strict prohibition on “free-range rearing” of animals within its jurisdiction on September 4.
“Free-range rearing of cattle/ goats shall be strictly prohibited. Un-tethered cattle/goats shall be slaughtered and sold, the proceeds of which shall be deposited to Council fund,” stated one of the resolutions shared by the SVC in a press release.
“While rearing of swine is encouraged, waste matter from the sties must be disposed off in a hygienic manner through compost pits, and should not be allowed to run through drains passing into properties of neighbours,” the resolution read.
Another resolution further stated that natural rainwater outlets or drains in the jurisdiction of the village “shall not be blocked/ filled up/ occupied by any person without alternative arrangements by the property owners so as to prevent water logging.”
Council officials shall go on an inspection and those natural drains found to be encroached and causing water logging in the upstream areas should be cleared by the property owners failing which the VC shall impose penalties it deems fit and take necessary action to clear the blockages, it said.
Furthermore, to ensure proper out flow of rain water etc., no permanent structures such as concrete compound walls shall be put up without the permission and consultation of the respective Khel GB, it added.
Meanwhile, the SVC has resolved to impose a complete ban on hunting and trapping of wildlife in the jurisdiction of Sovima village.
“Defaulters shall be fined Rs 5,000 on the spot and their guns, air rifles, traps etc seized and auctioned, the proceeds of which shall go to Council fund,” stated the release issued here by SVC Chairman, Sebastian Zumvu; Head GB Thepfukeduo Kuotsu and Council Secretary, Ruokuosilie Rupreo.
