K.M. Chinnappa, T.N. Godavarman Thirumalpad v. Union of India & Ors Pays/Territoire Inde Type de cour Nationale - cour supérieure Date Oct 30, 2002 Source UNEP, InforMEA Nom du tribunal Supreme Court of India Siège de la cour New Delhi Juge SabharwalPasayat Numéro de référence (2002) INSC 453 Langue Anglais Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Parcs nationaux Résumé This case dealt with mining activities in Kudremukh National Park and the corresponding concerns about flora and fauna. The forests in the area were among 18 internationally recognized "Hotspots" for bio-diversity conservation in the world. In order to reach its decision, the court, among others, referred to the 1972 Stockholm Declaration of United Nations on Human Environment and Article 48-A of the Constitution of India, examined the relevance of environmental law as an instrument of environment protection, analyzed different categories of potential liabilities for non-compliance with environmental regulation, and stressed the general importance of environmental impact assessment. It emphasized that the Central Government had not accorded the approval for use of any forest land for being used for any non forest purpose. It was clear therefore that de-reservation of forests, sanctuaries and national parks was prohibited. It was also of significance that in the present case the Forest Advisory Committee, which was established under the Conservation Act, recommended that the mining could be allowed for a period of four years by which time the weathered secondary ore available in the already broken up area would be exhausted. In conclusion, the court found no reason to vary the view of the Committee. It found it proper to accept the time period fixed by the Forest Advisory Committee. It therefore decided that mining was allowed for the said period. This was, however, subject to fulfillment of the recommendations made by the Committee on eco-logical aspects. Texte intégral 453.html Références Cite Convention sur la diversité biologique Traité | Multilatéral | Rio de Janeiro | Jui 22, 1992 Mot clé: Règlement des différends, Cultures/pâtures, Monitorage, Recherche, Politique/planification, Conservation ex situ, Institution, Financement, Biodiversité, Éducation, Biotechnologie, Transfert de technologie, EIA, Espèces exotiques, Accès et partage des avantages, Subvention/incitation, Gestion/conservation, Responsabilité/indemnisation, Collecte de données/déclarations, Ressources génétiques, Aire protégée, Protection de l'habitat, Utilisation durable, Droits traditionnels/droits coutumiers, Préservation de l'écosystème Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)