The news was published on 18th september, 2018 in THE INDIAN EXPRESS.
The bombay high court ordered a total freeze on the destruction of mangroves in the state.The court said that the destruction of mangroves across the state cannot be permitted for any use unless it is necessary for the public good. A 50m buffer zone should be created around mangrove land in which no constuction activity or dumping of debris should be allowed.The bench said that the developement plan in the future will be in consideration above judgement.The court further directed the state Government to constitute a committe for the preservation of mangroves in the state within aperiod of 1 month and this committee will be responsible for the preservations and restoration of mangrove and check violation and ensure that all the directions in the judgement are implemented. The state will have to notify all private mangrove land as protected forest land within 18 months.
The bombay high court ordered a total freeze on the destruction of mangroves in the state.The court said that the destruction of mangroves across the state cannot be permitted for any use unless it is necessary for the public good. A 50m buffer zone should be created around mangrove land in which no constuction activity or dumping of debris should be allowed.The bench said that the developement plan in the future will be in consideration above judgement.The court further directed the state Government to constitute a committe for the preservation of mangroves in the state within aperiod of 1 month and this committee will be responsible for the preservations and restoration of mangrove and check violation and ensure that all the directions in the judgement are implemented. The state will have to notify all private mangrove land as protected forest land within 18 months.
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