Overview
- Forest officials inspected the site on September 3, seized a saw machine, and on September 9 filed an action-taken report and issued notices to B. Srinivas Kumar and Himani Sarad.
- Activist Ajay Dubey has sought a Special Investigation Team probe, alleging prolonged inaction by officials and irregularities in the land’s status.
- An internal note dated November 13, 2024 recorded construction on 8.388 hectares and directed a site inspection, reflecting earlier departmental concern.
- The couple deny any commercial activity, say the land was legally converted to residential use, and allege their staff were intimidated during the inspection.
- As of the latest reports no FIR has been filed, and authorities note that ESZ rules tightly restrict tourism infrastructure and prohibit sawmills without approvals.