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Girraj Goyal And Ors. vs The State Of Rajasthan And Ors.

País/Territorio
India
Tipo de la corte
Nacional - corte superior
Fecha
May 25, 2007
Fuente
UNEP, InforMEA
Nombre del tribunal
Rajasthan High Court
Juez
Ashok Parihar
Número de referencia
RLW 2007 (4) Raj 2875
Idioma
Inglés
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Ordenación/conservación Fauna silvestre Parques nacionales
Resumen
This judgement concerns the Ranthambore National Park to the extent of preservation of tigers and other wildlife, regulating the tourists and vehicles in the park and other subsidiary matters. Initially, the petitioners had the main grievance against the Tourism Department in interfering with the affairs of the Ranthambore National Park, particularly, regulating the tourists and the vehicles in the park. All the parties including vehicle owners, tour operators, hoteliers, environmentalists, wild life organizations as also Central Government and the State Government have asked for some definite positive directions from this Court, in the interest of protection of tigers and the wildlife. As per the directions issued by the Court, various details have been submitted on behalf of the State Government as also the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Based on 1992 Kumat Committee Report, the Court has issued various directions, going into detail in managing the National Park, and to be considered broad guidelines which should be implemented immediately by the concerned authorities. Rest of the work is to be done by the Forest authorities established under the amending Act of 2006. Among the directions: parking complex, no vehicle to enter the Park except those decided by the Park authorities. A public transport system to be devised for the pilgrims visiting the Ganesh Temple. All encroachments in the eco-sensitive zone beyond Sherpur Tiraha Check Post have to be removed immediately. After proper demarcation, the entire eco-sensitive zone around National Park area have to be fenced. Important increase of staff. Creation of a separate account in the name of Ranthambore National Park and all funds received should be deposited in the same account. The State Government, in consultation with the High Court, may establish Special Courts in certain areas for prosecution for the offences under the Act of 1972.
Texto completo
COU-155946.pdf
Página web
www.indiankanoon.org