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Elephant Corridor Sealed: Resorts Face NGT Order
10 Jul
Summary
- NGT orders sealed resorts in elephant corridor to remain closed.
- No new construction or commercial activity allowed in the corridor.
- Tribunal ensures elephant movement and habitat protection.
The National Green Tribunal's southern bench has issued strict directives regarding the Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor. Sealed resort buildings within the corridor must remain closed, and no new construction or commercial activities will be permitted. This measure is intended to safeguard the corridor and facilitate the free movement of elephants, which is crucial for connecting forest areas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala.
The tribunal's decision arose from a suo motu case prompted by a news report highlighting alleged inaction regarding the demolition of resorts despite prior committee directions. Observing that legal challenges to demolition notices are pending before the Madras High Court, the NGT refrained from ruling on the demolition itself.
Authorities are tasked with maintaining strict surveillance, removing any barriers to elephant movement, and conducting periodic inspections. These actions are crucial to prevent human-induced elephant deaths from electrocution or illegal fencing, thereby mitigating human-elephant conflict and preserving the ecological integrity of the corridor.
