The Supreme Court has ruled against the construction of four dams in the Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana, observing that the construction would have an adverse impact on wildlife populations and the ecosystem, according to a report by the Wildlife Institute of India. was withheld.
WII said that the construction of four dams in Haryana's Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary – Chikan Dam, Kansuri Dam, Ambawali Dam and Kiranwala – will have a “decisive impact not only on wildlife populations but also on the ecosystem”. The court pointed out that the .
The report also notes that the original purpose of these dams is unlikely to be achieved. The Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Chief Wildlife Warden agreed with the WII opinion in a communication dated August 1, 2019.
The report further revealed that eight earthen dams were earlier constructed by the forest department near the proposed dam. These dams are regularly used by most mammal species in the region. The report states that the construction of the proposed dam will change the natural water storage capacity of earthen dams during the monsoon period.
Considering these aspects, the bench will look like this: Justice BR Gavai and Justice Sandeep Mehta Notification issued to Haryana, returnable on July 24, 2024.
“It is directed that no action be taken in the construction of the proposed dam until further orders,” the court ordered.
The bench was considering: TN Godavarman Tirumalpad In this case, the Supreme Court is overseeing issues related to forests and wildlife across the country.
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