KCBC demands withdrawal of Idukki collector wildlife corridor order
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The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council has requested the withdrawal of a local government order to clear wildlife corridor obstructions in Idukki.
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- The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council requested that the Idukki District Collector revoke an order directing the removal of illegal fences in wildlife corridors.
- The commission argues the directive, issued under the Disaster Management Act, threatens the rights of rural residents.
- The body claims that obstruction of wildlife is not the primary cause of animal attacks in high-range areas.
- The group also expressed concern that the order could set a precedent for future land management policies across Kerala.
What to watch next
- Potential government response to the KCBC demand
- Implementation of the Idukki district collector's order
- Developments regarding the Ecologically Sensitive Area notification
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Anthony L.
secretary of the KCBC Jagratha Commission
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“Illegal constructions in forest areas, if any, must be removed, but the peaceful lives of ordinary people residing legally in such areas should not be disrupted in the guise of such acts”
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…of increasing animal attacks, the commission said the Forest department and the district and State administrations should identify the actual causes of rising human-wildlife conflict and formulate lasting solutions. “ Illegal constructions in forest areas, if any, must be removed, but the peaceful lives of ordinary people residing legally in such areas should not be disrupted in the guise of such acts ,” the statement issued by Fr. Anthony L., secretary of the KCBC Jagratha Commission, said. The commission warned that the unilateral order could set a precedent for similar measures in other districts if it was not…
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