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Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025
Forest minister A K Saseendran said so while replying to the question by opposition MLA Sajeev Joseph
The deadline for the draft notification declaring ecologically sensitive areas (ESA) in the Western Ghats has been extended for one more year.
Such a scientific exercise has been undertaken to strengthen Kerala's case before the Supreme Court for a special exemption from the ESZ requirement.
The State Government aims to get relaxation from the strict implementation of the new ESZ norms by submitting a new proposal to the Environment Ministry.
Saseendran said the State's demand is to exclude human habitations from ECZ, and the government will protect the interests of people residing in the hilly regions.
Maneka urged Kerala Forest Minister A K Saseendran to reconsider the decision as it would lead to the large-scale killing of wild boars, which are essential for ecological balance.
The move came to light after the chief minister returned the file forwarded to him circumventing the minister for forests.
Forest Department Chief PK Keshavan will soon intimate Chief Secretary VP Joy of his written dissent over the controversial transfer and promotion orders issued by the government.
The Pala MLA may be inducted into the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet replacing AK Saseendran
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