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K. VINOD CHANDRAN, PARTHA SARTHY
Vinoy Kumar Singh – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
Partha Sarthy, J. – Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents.
2. The instant case in the nature of a Public Interest Litigation has been filed by an ex-Mukhiya, who claims himself to be a social worker, praying for a direction to the respondents to take necessary action to protect the environment and the ecosystem surrounding hillocks named Lomas and Yogyawallakya which have religious, cultural and historical importance and have temples and caves in existence; to conduct a survey with respect to the land, details of which have been given of Circle-Rajauli, District-Nawada as heritage and protected site; to restrain the Department of Mines and Geology as also the District Administration from leasing out the land and ensure that no mining activity is carried out in future in vicinity of the hillocks; to direct the respondents to take necessary steps to conserve, protect and develop the temple staircase and the surrounding; for directing the respondents to protect the forest, water fountain and Khuri river flowing adjoining the said hillocks; to take appropriate action against the Circle Officer for giving an incorrect report, wrongly mentioning
Protection of forest land – Mining within national parks and wildlife sanctuaries shall not be permitted – No new permanent structure shall be permitted to come up for whatsoever purpose within ESZ.
Particular piece of land is earmarked for public or communal purpose, it shall not be alienated even after change of classification of the land.
Mining activities are prohibited in and around forest areas, particularly in Eco Sensitive Zones, as per established legal precedents, emphasizing the importance of environmental protection.
''Zero Meter'' Eco-sensitive Zone- Law does not require a procedure akin to one, which is being followed at the time of making an environment impact assessment before giving clearance.
Prohibition of mining activities in forest areas and the need for strong vigilance by state authorities to prevent illegal mining.
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