The subdivisional officer Tousem in pursuance of the deputy commissioner Tamenglong had issued a notification for the joint survey of Kaiphundai Reserve Forest extension headed by divisional officer of Jiribam and the subdivisional office staff of Tousem.

In a statement, ZSOM said that Kaiphundai village being located under the Tousem subdivision, the consultation of the local stakeholders and the civil societies of the area should be taken into confidence as a prerequisite for any settlement. 

ZSOM president Haizerangbe Paul stated that the notification for a joint survey is uncalled for and is not a healthy sign of any democratic institutions. He requested the Government of Manipur to maintain a status quo over the issue.

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