Former Lakshadweep administrator, two others demand roll back of LDAR 2021

They also seek a review in consultation with local bodies in a letter to Vice President

The Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 (LDAR) will destroy the delicate ecosystem of the coral isles and the life, livelihood of the islanders, three prominent people including former administrator of Lakshadweep Wajahat Habibullah, who also served as Chairman of National Commission for Minorities, have said in a letter submitted to Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. The other signatories include Mohini Giri, former Chairperson of National Commission for Women, and Syeda Hameed, former Member of Planning Commission (in charge of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep). The unique land and its ethnic community structure withstood the vagaries of ocean and weather. The carrying capacity of 22 sqkm area of the inhabited isles would be stretched to their limit by indiscriminate expansion of tourism and various projects proposed under the euphemistic title of ‘planning and development’, they said.