(a) whether smuggling of various important trees such as Sandalwood, teak etc. and forest
produce are rampant and is done in connivance with forest officials in the country particularly
in naxal affected areas;
(b) if so, the details of the cases reported along with the value of trees smuggled
during the last three years, year-wise, State-wise and the reasons therefor;
(c) the persons found guilty and action taken against them during the last three years,
year-wise and State-wise, and
(d) the steps Government propose to take to check such smuggling of Sandalwood trees?