Plea to remove unauthorised commercial constructions put up in buffer zone of Anamalai Tiger Reserve
The Madras High Court has issued a notice to the state government regarding a petition to remove unauthorized commercial constructions in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve's buffer zone. Petitioners claim these structures violate environmental regulations and threaten wildlife corridors in the Western Ghats.
Why it matters
This case addresses the tension between tourism-driven economic development and the legal protection of critical wildlife habitats.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered notice to the State on a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to the authorities to remove unauthorised commercial constructions put up in the buffer zone of Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Mannavanur at Kodaikanal in Dindigul district and restore it to its original position.
The report objectively summarizes the court's action and the claims made by the petitioners regarding environmental protection.
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