SC STOPS ASSAM GOVT. MOVE TO DE-NOTIFY RHINO HABITAT
Why in the news?
Supreme Court stops Assam government from withdrawing 26-year-old notification for Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, citing villagers’ rights and legality concerns.
Source:slideserve
About Supreme Court Intervention:
- SC bench, comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, ordered a freeze on the state’s move.
- Directs no further steps to be taken regarding withdrawal of the 1998 notification.
- Highlights illegality of unilateral withdrawal without National Board of Wildlife permission.
About Rhino Corridor in Assam:
● The Assam government expanded Orang National Park by 200 sq km in 2022. ● This addition connects Orang National Park to Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary. ● Forms a linked corridor encompassing rhino habitats in Assam. |