Kerala High Court Orders Restoration of Mangrove Forests
The Kerala High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the illegal destruction of mangrove forests in Kunhimangalam Village, Kannur.
A Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji, emphasized the ecological importance of mangroves in protecting biodiversity, preventing floods, and maintaining sediment balance.
The authorities are under a statutory mandate to ensure that unauthorized constructions are prevented. The Authorities have to be vigilant by themselves about the illegalities taking place in the area.
- The court highlighted the role of mangroves in maintaining ecological balance.
- It stressed the statutory duty of the State and its authorities to prevent illegal destruction of ecosystems.
Author's summary: Kerala High Court orders mangrove restoration.