Jalpaiguri, West Bengal:

A long-pending sawmill licence application under the Jalpaiguri Forest Division has raised concerns for an applicant who claims that her case has remained unresolved for several years.

According to the applicant, Mrs. Krishna Roy, she had originally applied for a general category primary sawmill licence during the 1980s. She alleges that despite attending numerous hearings and paying the prescribed government fees over the years, she has not received a final decision regarding her application.

The applicant has also claimed that she has repeatedly approached the concerned authorities seeking information about the current status of her licence application. She further stated that prolonged delays have caused her financial and personal hardship.

According to documents and representations submitted by the applicant, she believes that her case should be considered in accordance with the government’s notification regarding the processing of pending sawmill licence applications. However, the exact status of the application could not be independently verified.

The Forest Department’s response to the applicant’s claims was not immediately available at the time of publication.

The matter highlights concerns raised by some applicants regarding delays in administrative processes and the need for greater transparency in the handling of long-pending licence applications.

This report is based on the applicant’s statements and representations. The allegations and claims mentioned have not been independently verified, and no findings of wrongdoing by any official or department have been established.