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Court Cites Illegal Builds in Tiger Reserve Buffer
17 Jun
Summary
- Madurai court ordered notice on unauthorized constructions.
- Anamalai Tiger Reserve buffer zone has unauthorized commercial buildings.
- Construction prohibits without National Board for Wildlife approval.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has issued a notice to the State regarding a public interest litigation. The petition seeks the removal of unauthorized commercial constructions within the buffer zone of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, located in Mannavanur, Kodaikanal.
These constructions are situated in an area designated as critical tiger habitat buffer zones. Petitioners argue that these buildings were erected without necessary approvals, potentially supported by local panchayat authorities, and are disrupting wildlife and local residents. The court has scheduled a hearing for July 17.
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