Calangute forum files plaint over beach vegetation damage
Calangute:
Calangute Constituency Forum
(CCF) on Thursday lodged a complaint before the chief secretary and other authorities against a developer for destroying beach vegetation on a property.
Beach vegetation on the property bearing survey no. 208/1C of Calangute village has been destroyed, violating the
Environmental Protection Act
and a high court order.
CCF president Premanand Divkar said, 'It is evident that these actions not only threaten the biodiversity and ecological balance of our coastal areas but also undermine community efforts to promote
sustainability
and protect our natural resources.'
Destroying beach vegetation can cause erosion, loss of habitat, and reduce recreational options for locals and tourists.
'As per the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, it is imperative that immediate action is taken to investigate this matter and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Additionally, measures must be implemented to prevent further destruction of beach vegetation and restore damaged areas,' Divkar said in the complaint.
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