Himachal Pradesh's Revenue Minister, Jagat Singh Negi, has ordered a fresh inquiry into allegations of illegal money collection related to eco-tourism in the Kotgarh forest range. This decision comes after an internal inquiry, led by the divisional forest officer (DFO) of Kotgarh, concluded that funds collected from eco-tourism activities were legitimate and properly managed. The inquiry found no evidence of misappropriation, but concerns arose when a local resident lodged a complaint questioning the legitimacy of ₹11.51 lakh collected over three financial years (2023-2026). The funds were reportedly deposited in an official bank account and transferred to the Circle Level Eco-Tourism Management Society (CLEMTS) in Rampur. The complainant alleged that illegal collections were made under the guise of an eco-development committee, which was not officially registered. The police have initiated a probe and noted threats against the complainant. Minister Negi emphasized the need for a fair examination of the situation, especially since the DFO was named in the complaint, and has tasked the additional chief secretary (Forest and Home), KK Pant, with overseeing the new inquiry.