Karnataka High Court directs inclusion of left-out 55 sq. km reserve forest area to Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary
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Why in news
The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to include a left-out 55 sq. km reserve forest area into the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary to rectify an arbitrary reduction in its boundaries.
Background
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the May 2019 notification, which declared only 244.15 sq. km of the reserve forest as a sanctuary, was arbitrary. The court ordered the inclusion of 55 sq. km of land as per a 2019 resolution by the Karnataka State Wildlife Board.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka
- FactThe court ordered the inclusion of 55 sq. km of land into the sanctuary
- FactThe previous notification declared only 244.15 sq. km of the reserve forest as a sanctuary
- BodyKarnataka State Wildlife Board passed the resolution in 2019
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of judicial oversight in ensuring the integrity of wildlife sanctuary boundaries against industrial encroachment.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory Arbitrariness: Risk of shrinking protected areas due to industrial interests like stone-crushing
- Procedural Integrity: Necessity of adhering to established legal procedures when modifying wildlife sanctuary boundaries
Keywords: Judicial Review · Wildlife Conservation · Arbitrary Action · Ecological Integrity · Administrative Law
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