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Conservation is not an act of charity towards nature but a necessity, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed while dismissing a petition that had challenged a government order on creation of Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve.
A Division Bench of Justices T. S. Sivagnanam and S. Ananthi observed it was for experts to determine as to whether the area had to be declared a reserved forest so as to protect the environment not only for the present but also for posterity. “We do not agree with the petitioner who states that the people should be prioritised over wildlife. In the food cycle, the wildlife plays an important role and none should do anything to make it extinct,” the judges said.
PIL plea for periodical review of master plan
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered notice to the State government in a public interest litigation petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeking direction to periodically review the Madurai Master Plan.
A Division Bench of Justices T.S. Sivagnanam and S. Ananthi ordered notice and sought the response from the State government in the petition filed by N. Jegatheesan, president of the chamber.
The main objective of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 was to maintain transparency in the development and usage of lands. A master plan was prepared for towns and cities laying emphasis on the zoning regulations for the judicious use of land, he said.
Noticee entitled to fair adjudication, says High Court
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Two petitioners say evidence to establish their defence not available
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Two petitioners say evidence to establish their defence not available
Taking note of the fact that two petitioners accused of trying to smuggle gold and electronic gadgets into India in 2019 were denied access to a vital piece of evidence – CCTV footage collected at Tiruchi airport – to establish their defence, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court observed that their right to fair adjudication had been violated.
The court was hearing the petitions filed by Mohammed Haroon and Shaik Mohammed, seeking a direction to the authorities to allow re-export of the gold ornaments and electronic gadgets. They claimed that they had intended to declare the contents of their baggage to the Customs officials and pay duty. But they were intercepted by Customs officials and the goods were seized.
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