Kolkata: A timber merchant has alleged irregularities in timber auction processes conducted by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited (WBFDCL) and has requested that the competent authorities examine his complaints.

According to the complainant, he has participated in government timber auctions since 2017 and has submitted representations to the concerned authorities regarding alleged irregularities in auction procedures, financial losses, and administrative issues affecting his business.

The complainant has also alleged that he faced financial hardship and operational difficulties while participating in timber auctions. He has requested an independent inquiry into the matters raised in his representations.

At the time of publication, these allegations have not been independently verified. No official findings establishing wrongdoing by the corporation or its officials were available.

The West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited has not publicly responded to the specific allegations referred to in this report. Any investigation, if initiated by the competent authorities, would determine the facts based on available evidence.

This report will be updated if official statements, investigation findings, or responses from the concerned authorities become available.