Central Empowered Committee meets Assam officials on Kaziranga mining ban compliance
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Why in news
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) is monitoring the Assam government's non-compliance with a 2019 Supreme Court order banning mining and construction near Kaziranga National Park.
Background
The Supreme Court banned mining and quarrying along the southern boundary of Kaziranga National Park on April 12, 2019. The CEC met with Assam officials in March 2022 to demand a status report on construction activities in nine corridors and within 10 km of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKaziranga National Park is located in the state of Assam.
- EnvironmentKaziranga is a primary habitat for the one-horned rhinoceros.
- BodyThe Central Empowered Committee (CEC) is a body constituted by the Supreme Court to monitor environmental compliance.
- FactThe Supreme Court order specifically covers the southern boundary and the Karbi Anglong district hill catchments.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in enforcing judicial orders regarding the protection of ecologically sensitive zones in India. Suggest measures to ensure effective environmental governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- judicial oversight
- inter-state/state-center coordination
- ecological integrity vs. developmental needs
- enforcement mechanisms
Keywords: Eco-Sensitive Zone · Judicial Activism · Environmental Compliance · Biodiversity Conservation · Regulatory Oversight
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