Wildlife First writes to Karnataka government to reject Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited’s proposal for ex-post facto forest clearance
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Why in news
Wildlife First urged the Karnataka Forest Department to reject Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited’s (KIOCL) proposal for ex-post facto forest clearance regarding the illegal submergence of forest land.
Background
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India estimated environmental damage from the Lakya dam at ₹115.86 crore. Wildlife First has requested the declaration of 1,401 hectares of land as part of Kudremukh National Park.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKudremukh National Park is located in Karnataka.
- FactThe estimated environmental damage caused by the Lakya dam is ₹115.86 crore.
- FactWildlife First requested the inclusion of 1,401 hectares of land into Kudremukh National Park.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the legal and environmental implications of granting ex-post facto forest clearances for industrial projects in ecologically sensitive zones.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal precedent: Supreme Court's Lafarge Judgement prohibiting retrospective clearances for environmental damage
- Regulatory oversight: Accountability of public sector undertakings (PSUs) in adhering to forest conservation norms
- Conservation trade-offs: Balancing industrial mineral extraction with the integrity of national park boundaries
Keywords: ex-post facto clearance · environmental degradation · forest conservation · regulatory compliance · ecological integrity
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