DC, Chumoukedima, Polan John, NCS has issued an order that Water Resources Department, Nagaland, Kohima has proposed to take up centrally sponsored Flood Management & Broad Area Programme (FMBAP) under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, New Delhi along the floodplains of Chumoukedima District.

Therefore, in pursuance to the provision under Sec 41 (C) and Sec 51 of the Disaster Management Act 2005, and in the interest of public safety and for implementation of flood management project along the Chathe river banks within the jurisdiction of Chumoukedima District: It is hereby ordered that:

1. No person shall obstruct the engineers of the water resources department during implementation of the flood management works.

2. No person shall obstruct the free flow of the Chathe river within the jurisdiction of Chumoukedima district.

3. The natural/ standard waterway as demarcated by the Water Resources Department must be maintained at all times. No persons shall encroach the natural waterway.

4. Any person found violating this order shall be liable for punitive action as per the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and other relevant laws.

5. All concerned authorities, including law enforcement agencies and the Water Resources Department, Chumoukedima Town Council, and the public are directed to ensure strict compliance with this order.

6. This order shall come into effect immediately and shall remain in force until further notice.

(Tovikali, IA, Chumoukedima)