Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has said that the final decision on allowing people to hand over wildlife parts in their possession to the government within two months will be taken on Monday.
Speaking to mediapersons in Bidar on Sunday, the Minister said that a decision on the matter will be taken after discussing it with legal experts and officials in the Forest Department.
“Illegal possession of any wildlife product is not tolerated. Those who have any wildlife products should immediately hand them over to the government. There is a proposal for allowing people to hand over wildlife products in their possession to the government within two months. We will take a final decision on it in the meeting to be held in Bengaluru on Monday. I will also discuss it with the Chief Minister,” Mr. Khandre said.
