Kohima: The Deputy Commissioner of Wokha issued strict guidelines for filing livestock death claims under the State Disaster Response Fund. Owners must report animal deaths caused by a disaster to the nearest veterinary center or local administrative office within 24 hours. The new rules aim to ensure accurate tracking and fast payouts for losses.
Veterinary staff must reach the site within three days to verify the claim. Owners are required to provide geo-tagged photos of the carcass to prove the loss. A qualified veterinarian should perform a post-mortem exam whenever possible to confirm the cause of death.
The District Veterinary Officer handles the final paperwork. They must issue a formal death certificate following their site inspection and confirmation that a disaster triggered the loss. Chief Veterinary Officers will track all data and pass it to the District Disaster Management Authority.
The deputy commissioner stressed strict adherence to the prescribed procedures to ensure timely disbursal of relief and accurate documentation of livestock losses in the district. Proper record keeping remains a priority for the local authorities as they process these claims.
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