Kodaikanal has a saviour in High Court
The Hindu
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court in 2019 expressed its concern and the need to preserve Kodaikanal. The court said that Kodaikanal had a unique natural heritage and steps must be taken by th
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court in 2019 expressed its concern and the need to preserve Kodaikanal. The court said that Kodaikanal had a unique natural heritage and steps must be taken by the government to preserve it. Though the hill station was already polluted and damaged enough, what was left must be preserved, the court said.
“We are concerned ... It is a part of the Palani hills and an extension of western ghats. It is known for its rich flora and fauna. There are shola forests, streams, grasslands and waterfalls,” the court said. It made the observation while disposing of the petition filed by Kodaikanal Hotel and Resort Owners Association seeking a direction to modify and approve the master plan for the municipality. The court observed that Kodaikanal was not one more piece of land but a unique ecosystem by itself.
The court said that the government has to plan for preservation of the unique natural heritage of Kodaikanal. “We must preserve at least what is left,” it said.
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