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 LAKE MISMANAGEMENT [1]

Acting on a petition, the Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the forest department on the Gopalpur lake controversy. The petitioner challenged the constitution of the state wildlife advisory board, which is not in conformity with the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. It was pointed out that the appointments of the 10 board members were not in accordance with section 6 (H) of the act.

The petition said that the board's decision to declare Gopalpur lake

Publication Date: 
14/03/2002
Down to Earth [2]
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Lake Pollution [3], Wildlife Act 1972 [4], Legislation [5], High Court [6], Gujarat [7]
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