The document, forwarded to the Additional Chief Secretary, Forest and Wildlife Department, is yet to be submitted to the court. Yet, it was made available to all the senior law officers of the State and the Forest Department, sources said. The possession of ivory and tusks surfaced following an income tax raid at the Kochi residence of the actor. NOC issuedRecently, the government had issued a No Objection Certificate for withdrawing prosecution against the actor for the possession of ivory. Based on those inventory reports, Chief Wildlife Warden issued Certificate of Ownership,” says the document.

Source: The Hindu June 23, 2020 13:30 UTC