Supreme Court Panel to Hear Plea Against Unauthorized Structures
Key Points:
- CEC To Hear Dalma Sanctuary Construction Case On September 9
- Advocate Alleges Structures Built Without Required Permissions
- Saryu Roy Demands Probe Into Eco-Sensitive Zone Construction
JAMSHEDPUR – A major decision could soon be on the cards over alleged illegal construction inside the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, with the Central Empowered Committee set to hold a crucial hearing on September 9.
The case concerns structures and tourist cottages built inside the sanctuary without necessary permissions, and is linked to a petition pending before the Supreme Court examining alleged violations of forest and wildlife protection rules.
According to an application filed by Jamshedpur-based advocate Pradeep Sharma, several construction works were carried out inside the sanctuary without mandatory clearance from the National Board for Wildlife. The application has sought a halt on all such construction and removal of structures built in violation of the rules.
However, given the seriousness of the matter, the CEC has issued notices to Jharkhand’s chief secretary and other concerned departments and officials, seeking their response. Meanwhile, all parties have been directed to appear before the CEC at Chanakya Bhawan in New Delhi on September 9 to present their case.
The committee has also clarified that any party wishing to submit additional documents must do so at least three days before the hearing.
Besides the pending case, the dispute could also affect 15 new tourist cottages recently built in Dalma. These cottages have already been inaugurated but have not yet been opened to tourists. As a result, the outcome of the hearing could influence the future of these projects as well.
In addition, Saryu Roy, the MLA for Jamshedpur West, has also raised questions over the matter. He alleged that tourism-related construction was carried out in the eco-sensitive zone without the necessary approvals, and demanded an investigation into such construction along with action against responsible officials.
Moreover, all eyes are now on the CEC hearing scheduled for September 9, which could determine the direction of the case involving the alleged unauthorized structures and tourism projects inside the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary.
