- He shall inspect the Check Naka Stations as frequently as possible and shall submit his findings to the Divisional Forest Officer for taking necessary action.
c) Duties and responsibilities of Forest Range Officer:
Range Officers are expected to carry out the following duties to the best of their ability:
- He must know the nature, value and extent of the forest property committed to his charge and must know the plan prescribed for protection and management of that property which not only consist of natural forests and wildlife but also plantations, roads, buildings, wells etc. He is responsible for the protection of forests in his charge and should see that the works are carried out as per the prescriptions in the working plan or schemes or as directed by his superior officers.
- He is responsible for the discipline, conduct and work of all his subordinates in the discharges of their duties.
- He is absolutely responsible for all cash disbursement and expenditure within his Range, and all payments of pay and labour must as far as possible be done personally by him. He should see that all forest revenue dues from his Range is collected and credited to Government.
- He is to communicate all official orders and instructions to his subordinates, and to see that they understand them fully and carry from out.
- He is to check and control all work within his Range and also to see that work is carried out as per programme of work approved by the Divisional Forest Officer and ensure that the Government funds are used in the most economical and efficient way.
- He is to protect Government interests by insisting upon the maximum of good work from all subordinates and labour and producing the highest revenue from his Range consistent with the highest principles of forestry.
- He is to collect, check and consolidate all returns and registers and prepare the monthly range account and to carry out all necessary office work promptly and correctly.
- He is to prevent to the best of his ability any misuse of authority by subordinates. In the case of compounding forest offense, he should see that rules are strictly followed.
- He is required to supervise thoroughly the work of the forest contractors and agents appointed by Government to deal with forest produce working within his jurisdiction and see that they work according to rules.
d) Duties and responsibilities of Section Forester:
The Forester is required:
- To assist the Range Officer to the best of his ability in carrying out the work of the Department honestly and efficiently.
- To carry out the orders of his superiors.
- And is responsible to report to the Range Officer on all important happenings in his section.
- For the proper protection of the forest and wildlife in his charge and other Government properties entrusted to him.
- To see that all work entrusted to him is carried out as per programme.
- To ensure discipline, good conduct and efficient work of all Forest Guards under him in the discharge of their duties.
- To supervise the work of the forest Contractors and Agents appointed by Government to deal with forest produce working in his section and see that they work as per rules.
- To see that rules for compounding forest offences are closely observed and no money is taken from offenders except as laid down in the rules.
e) Duties and responsibilities of Forest Guard:
i. The Beat Forest Guard is responsible for the following works in his beat:
- Maintenance of fence in good conditions.
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