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India Today
06-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Supreme Court plea challenges Sariska Tiger Reserve boundary changes
An application has been filed before the Supreme Court against the Central Empowered Committee (CEC)'s recommendation suggesting approval of rationalisation of the boundaries of Sariska Tiger Reserve, the sanctuary and its Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) in Rajasthan. The plea comes against the backdrop of protests by enviornmentalists agains the proposed boundary changes. The application, exclusively accessed by India Today, has been filed in a suo moto case on the issue of 'Management of the Sariska Tiger Reserve and the temple situated therein'.advertisementAccording to the applicant, the impact of the proposal for rationalisation on the mining activities which have been halted pursuant to the orders of the Supreme Court has been completely ignored by the committee. The application has called the CEC's recommendation lackadaisical and ill-formed, arguing that it is in the teeth of the directions passed by the Supreme Court as well as the mandate under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, application filed by advocate Vishal Sinha has argued that despite the Supreme Court's order dated December 11, 2024, which directed the committee to consider the objections of environmental experts, no public consultation was carried has been argued that non-compliance with the order has been sought to be justified by a misconstrued interpretation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, application states that as the Supreme Court had directed mandatory public consultation in addition to the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, there has been abject failure on the part of the committee, the CEC and the State of Rajasthan to comply with the application further states that the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife, while approving the proposal for rationalisation on June 26, 2025, noted that the Tiger Conservation Authority has approved the same. However, no proof of such approval by the National Tiger Conservation Authority has been applicant has argued that it is highly doubtful that the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the proposal for rationalisation, since the minutes of the meeting of the NTCA, held on April 18, 2025, do not disclose any approval of the proposal for rationalisation or any discussion in relation to to the applicant, an identically phrased common explanation was given for all the 23 sites recommended for removal by using identical language which loosely translates as, 'tigers do not roam in the said area, and it is not a suitable area'. Further, some of the sites were removed by noting that there is human interference in the said area and that there are revenue and mining areas have noted that the approval of the proposal for rationalisation would lead to directly benefitting over 50 marble and dolomite mines that were closed following orders of the Supreme Court due to their proximity to the present submitted application has sought the following directions from the top court:Reject the recommendations made by the Central Empowered Committee in its report dated July 22, that no plans for rationalising the Critical Tiger Habitat or of the Sariska Tiger Reserve will be given effect without the permission of the Supreme that any plans for rationalising the Critical Tiger Habitat or of the Sariska Tiger Reserve will be conducted in terms of SC's earlier that no mining activities will be permitted in the prohibited zone of the Critical Tiger Habitat of the Sariska Tiger Reserve, in terms of the directions of SC.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Rajasthan#Supreme Court
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Protests against Sariska boundary changes reach New Delhi
Jaipur: Public protests against the redrawing of Sariska Tiger Reserve's boundaries Monday reached New Delhi, where several environmentalists gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand immediate revocation of the approval granted by National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). They also called for greater transparency in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), mandatory public hearings on all mining proposals, and formal recognition of community participation in decisions related to protected areas. A joint declaration—endorsed by thousands through both online and offline petitions—is set to be submitted to the Union ministry of environment as well as to the Supreme Court. NBWL recently approved a proposal to alter boundaries of Sariska Tiger Reserve. The plan entails exclusion of 48.39 sq km of hilly, human-impacted forest from the existing Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH), and inclusion of 90.91 sq km from the surrounding buffer zone as compensation. Notably, many of the mines likely to benefit from this realignment are located in villages such as Khoh, Palpur, Tilwad, Gordhanpura, Mallana, Doondpuri, Jaisinghpura, and Kalwar—all within a 1-km radius of the current CTH, where mining was long prohibited. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do You Remember Her? Take A Deep Breath Before Looking At Her Now. Fab Pop Undo The removal of forest land from the CTH and the inclusion of buffer areas are being viewed as potentially detrimental to tiger movement and the broader ecosystem. Participants in the protest included environmentalists, students, and concerned citizens from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. They carried banners and submitted a joint representation addressed to the Chief Justice of India and the Union environment minister. Akhil Chandra, former director of World Wildlife Fund, remarked, "This decision threatens decades of conservation efforts in Sariska, where tigers were reintroduced after their local extinction in 2004. The proposed changes could open the door to mining in ecologically sensitive zones and disrupt crucial tiger habitats and corridors." An animal rights activist also criticised the move, calling it a direct assault on public interest and established environmental safeguards. Citizens from Alwar, where Sariska is located, voiced their concerns regarding the widespread ecological damage already caused by rampant mining in the Aravalli hills. Sneha Solanki of Tiger Trails Trust in Alwar cited the 2018 findings of the Central Empowered Committee, stating, "Thirty-one hills have vanished due to unregulated mining. The proposed boundary change would effectively legitimise illegal mining and undermine the nation's conservation credibility."
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
SC-appointed panel hears Jully's objections to change in Sariska CTH
Jaipur: Taking cognisance of a complaint lodged by Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, against proposed changes in the Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) boundaries in Sariska Tiger Reserve, the central empowered committee (CEC) formed by the Supreme Court held a meeting at its office in New Delhi Monday to hear Jully's arguments. The committee's member secretary, Bhanumati G, had invited Jully to the meeting with the necessary documents related to his complaint. The proposal for the "rationalisation" of Sariska's boundaries has been prepared according to directives of the CEC and the Supreme Court. Jully had alleged that the Rajasthan govt ignored legal procedures and the proposal was designed to benefit the mining and hotel lobby. Jully strongly opposed the proposal to redefine boundaries of the CTH, describing it as an "injustice to the natural habitat and conservation of tigers", and submitted a detailed representation to the CEC. Presenting his case to the CEC, Jully said that while he respected the SC, the state govt was altering the CTH in a calculated strategy to benefit certain individuals without giving affected parties a chance to be heard, thereby violating the SC's guidelines. He stated that if this proposal is implemented, it will not only harm tiger conservation but also signal that the state govt is prioritising commercial interests over wildlife protection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Jully's representation stated that a 3.7-sq km area in Sariska's Tehla region, where tigress ST-27 gave birth to two cubs in May 2024, was being removed from CTH and included in the buffer zone. Jully accused the govt of violating promises made to the SC by reducing the CTH area. He mentioned that when only 492 sq km were protected in Sariska in 2004, tigers became extinct there, but after CTH area was added in 2007, tigers returned. He said that after Bhiwadi and Behror became separate districts, Sariska became the main tourist region of Alwar district. "However, the state govt is focusing on the mines area to benefit influential people, and large-scale corruption cannot be ruled out," he stated. He said that despite elected representatives from Alwar being part of both Union and state govts, changes were being made to the CTH that would harm not only wildlife but also the surrounding villagers.
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Move to redraw boundaries of Sariska Tiger Reserve to facilitate mining draws flak from experts
A coalition of environmentalists has made urgent appeals to the Union government, Rajasthan government and Tiger Conservation Authority, voicing their concerns over the proposal to alter the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) in order to facilitate mining activities in the Aravalli hills. They emphasized that this decision could set a troubling precedent and have a negative impact on wildlife conservation efforts across the country. In early July, India's wildlife authority approved changes to the boundaries of the STR as part of a conservation plan that also accommodates mining activities. The adjustment affects both the Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) and the buffer zone, aiming to enhance wildlife conservation while taking into account the development needs of nearby regions. Experts warn that if the proposed rationalization plan is implemented, it could have disastrous consequences for the ecologically sensitive Aravalli region. The environmental group "People for Aravallis" submitted representations to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), expressing concerns about the recent proposal to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve. According to the group, the decision to redraw the boundaries aims to allow the reopening of at least 50 marble, dolomite, limestone, and masonry mines that were closed following a previous Supreme Court order. Activists argue that this could set a dangerous precedent across the country, legitimizing similar illegal activities. 'The group submitted three representations on July 14 to India's Environment Minister, the Additional Director General (Project Tiger), and the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, urging them to abandon the proposal to redraw the boundaries of the STR, as it is flawed from both an ecological and legal standpoint,' said Kay Nair, Co-Founder of People for Aravallis.
Economic Times
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Bosch shares jump 3.5% despite Rs 96 crore customs hit
Bosch shares surged nearly 3.5% following a regulatory disclosure regarding a customs order. The company faces a duty demand and penalty totaling Rs 96 crore related to import duty benefits and incorrect classification of automotive components. Despite this financial impact, strong investor interest propelled the stock, with technical indicators suggesting it may be overbought. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is to be reclassified under CTH 8708 99 00. The Oxygen NOx Sensor is to be reclassified under CTH 9031 80 00. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Technical overview Valuation metrics Shares of Bosch were in the spotlight on Friday, gaining nearly 3.5% to close at Rs 35,600, up from the previous close of Rs 34,405. The company currently commands a market capitalisation of approximately Rs 1,05,300 July 3, Bosch filed a regulatory disclosure under SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (Regulation 30), informing the exchanges of a significant customs-related order it received on July 2, 2025, from the Principal Commissioner of Customs (Import), Air Cargo Complex, order involves a dispute concerning the wrongful availing of duty benefits under Notification No. 50/2017-Cus, related to the import of automotive components including Rot Speed Sensors, Knock Sensors, and Phase addition to the duty benefit issue, the order highlights the incorrect classification of key parts:The financial impact of this customs order is significant, with Bosch facing a differential duty demand of Rs 66.72 crore, along with a penalty of Rs 29.58 crore, totaling approximately Rs 96 the potential liability, the stock advanced on strong investor interest, reflecting confidence in Bosch's ability to manage the regulatory 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Bosch Ltd. stands at 74.7, above the typical overbought threshold of 70, suggesting that the stock may be overextended in the short term and could be due for a correction or Bosch is trading above all key moving averages — from the 5-day to the 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) — indicating strong upward momentum across both short- and long-term current valuation shows a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 47.49, indicating that investors are paying about 47 times the company's earnings per Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio stands at 4.62, showing how the market values the company's revenue. Meanwhile, the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 6.93 suggests the stock is trading at nearly seven times its book value, reflecting a premium price relative to its net assets.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
