• UGI USER
  • Mar 14, 2024
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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.