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Bhitarkanika Hotels Face Eviction Over CRZ Violations
12 Apr
Summary
- Six hotels in Bhitarkanika National Park face eviction for CRZ rule violations.
- Unauthorized hotels damage fragile ecosystems and pollute coastal waters.
- CRZ violations threaten mangroves and turtle nesting grounds in the park.
Authorities are calling for legal action against six hotels within Bhitarkanika National Park for alleged violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The divisional forest officer has formally requested the district collector to proceed with these measures, citing the hotels' operation without necessary permissions.
These establishments are reportedly damaging the park's delicate ecosystems and contributing to sewage pollution in coastal areas. The forest department plans to discuss the issue in an upcoming District Coastal Zone Monitoring Committee meeting before launching eviction operations. Officials are also investigating unlawful occupation of government and forest land.
CRZ violations, defined as unauthorized construction or activity within 500 meters of the High Tide Line or in sensitive coastal areas, contravene environmental protection laws. In Bhitarkanika, a region known for its extensive mangrove forests and as a vital nesting ground for sea turtles, these violations pose a significant threat to biodiversity.
