‘Govt Is Seized Of The Matter: Allahabad High Court Disposes Of PIL To Control Crop Damage Due To Wild Boar & Blue Bull

The bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vikas Budhwar noted that the Government is seized of the matter and is taking steps to minimize the losses, and hence, it was not necessary to monitor the matter at this stage.

Essentially, the PIL plea sought direction to the UP government to take effective and appropriate measures to control and minimize the losses of crops of farmers on account of the movement of wild boar and blue bull.

Pursuant to the Court’s order, instructions were received from the Divisional Director, Social Forestry, Deoria submitting that wild boar and blue bull are declared protected animals under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

It is also stated that a committee headed by the District Magistrate has been constituted to monitor the movement and to assess the loss from wild boar and blue bull.

Lastly, it was also submitted that the meeting of the Committee takes place at regular intervals i.e., every three months where the situation is constantly reviewed.

Against this backdrop, noting that directions are sought in respect of the movement and control of protected animals whereas the Government is seized of the matter and is taking steps to minimize the losses, the Court disposed of the PIL plea by saying that it expects the State to be conscious of its responsibility and act accordingly.

Appearances

Counsel for Petitioner: Mohammad Farooque Ansari, Matiur Rehman Khan

Counsel for Respondent: C.S.C.

Case title – Paras Prasad vs. State Of U.P. And 2 Others [PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (PIL) No. - 2306 of 2022]

Case Citation: 2023 LiveLaw (AB) 13

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