The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttarakhand Government to file a detailed report with site plans on illegal constructions over forest land. The court flagged alleged collusion and warned against continued encroachment on protected forest area
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action after observing that the Uttarakhand government remained a “mute spectator” while forest land was being illegally grabbed. The Court ordered a fact-finding inquiry, stopped all construction, and directed the Forest Department to take possession of vacant land.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered West Bengal to halt illegal elephant transportation and retrieve three mistreated elephants from Bihar, highlighting violations of animal cruelty laws. The ruling, stemming from a 2018 public interest litigation, emphasizes the urgent need for protection and humane treatment of elephants in the region.
Today, On 5th January, The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued a notice to the Delhi government over a plea alleging misuse and illegal encroachment of land designated for afforestation. The land, meant to combat pollution, is claimed to have been repurposed improperly. The NGT has sought the government’s response on the matter. This highlights concerns about environmental mismanagement in Delhi.
The Uttarakhand Forest Department removed Rahul as Director of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, following the Chief Minister’s directives. The Supreme Court was informed, leading to the dismissal of a related petition. Rahul was reassigned as Chief Forest Conservator. The decision stemmed from concerns about his previous removal from Corbett Tiger Reserve due to illegal tree felling allegations.
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and civic agencies to address the decline in the city’s green cover. It emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent illegal tree felling, issuing notices to relevant authorities. Concerns about tree loss impacting residents led to the mandate for comprehensive measures to enhance Delhi’s green cover.
Today, On15th May, The Supreme Court strongly criticized Uttarakhand for its response to forest fires, emphasizing the need for decisive action and implementation of measures. The Chief Secretary was summoned to explain the state’s efforts, including deployment of forest personnel and fund utilization. The court also highlighted the critical need to address vacancies in the forest department.
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Today (15th May): The Uttarakhand Government faced criticism from the Supreme Court for its ineffective response to forest fires. The court summoned the Chief Secretary to appear and highlighted the serious consequences of the lack of action. The government claimed that only 0.1% of wildlife areas were affected, but the court emphasized the need for immediate and proactive measures.