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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka high court grants unrestricted access to property in forest to power minister's son
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court granted Rana George, power minister KJ George's son, unrestricted access to his property adjacent to Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary. The petitioner owns properties in Shambhugowdanahalli and Lakkasoge villages, Saraguru hobli, HD Kore taluk. He contended that since his property only borders the sanctuary and isn't within it, he should have complete access. He challenged the time-restricted access (6am to 6pm), stating it violated Section 27(1)(c) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and Article 19(1)(c) of the Constitution. The only reliable access to the property is via the forest road, as the alternative route becomes unusable during monsoons or when Nugu reservoir water level exceeds 100 feet. George assured the court that the property serves only personal purposes and measures were taken to protect the sanctuary's ecological balance. On the other hand, the govt advocate submitted that having purchased a property in the forest area, the petitioner will have to abide by the rules under the statute, which clearly prohibits entry into any place of the forest. He further contended that in identical cases, Supreme Court clearly held that the forest roads cannot be permitted to be used by private persons. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia acima de 130? Insira essa fruta no seu café da manhã G!Saú Undo You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru After perusing materials on record, Justice M Nagaprasanna noted that the state's objections regarding land grants were irrelevant, as the case concerned road usage rights rather than property ownership. The judge also emphasised that Wildlife Protection Act doesn't support denying entry to immovable property within forest areas. The court held that since the state already granted access under Section 27(1)(c), imposing time restrictions was legally untenable. The March 1, 2024 order's time restrictions, issued by principal chief conservator of forests, Karnataka, were quashed, whilst maintaining that the petitioner must not harm the sanctuary's flora and fauna. The ruling further clarified that when access is granted, it must be complete and unrestricted.
Deccan Herald
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
No provision in Wild Life Act to deny entry to property inside forest: Karnataka High Court
Justice M Nagaprasanna said this while allowing the petition filed by Rana George, son of power minister KJ George. The court has also directed the petitioner that while using the property, he shall not cause any damage, physically or otherwise to any flora and fauna in the Nugu WildLife sanctuary.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka High Court allows Minister George's son to use forest road 24/7 to access private land within sanctuary's boundary
The High Court of Karnataka has directed the Forest Department to give 24/7 unhindered access to Rana George, son of Energy Minister K.J. George, to use a road within the forest to access his private property situated within the boundaries of Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru district. However, the court made it clear clear that while using the property, the petitioner should not cause any damage, physically or otherwise, to any flora and fauna in the sanctuary. Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order recently while allowing a petition filed by Mr. Rana, who had questioned the legality of the restriction against the use of the road between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. imposed in the communication dated March 1, 2024 issued by the department while allowing him to use the road to reach his immovable property only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. '...The State government has granted access in terms of Section 27(1)(c) of the Act, but adds a rider that it should not be between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. This cannot be countenanced. If there is access, it should be complete access. Thus, the order that permits access between certain hours is, on the face of it, contrary to Section 27 of the Act and its interpretation by the apex court and the High Court of Madras,' the court said while quashing only the restriction imposed on using the road between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. among other conditions, while permitting him to use the road. The petitioner had sought permission to use the road within the forest as another road available to reach his property gets submerged during rain or whenever the water level in the Nugu dam raises. It was argued that restriction on the timings to use the road infringed on his fundamental right of movement in the private property owned by him for the last 25 years.
Arabian Business
06-02-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
India's Kelachandra Coffee to showcase sustainable shade-grown coffee at World of Coffee Dubai 2025
Kelachandra Coffee, India's largest privately-held coffee plantation company, announced its participation at the World of Coffee Dubai 2025. The company, which claims leadership in sustainable coffee cultivation, said it will showcase its signature shade-grown coffee at the Dubai event. The company said its shade-grown coffee prevents soil erosion by 30 percent and reduces reliance on artificial fertilizers. World of Coffee Dubai 'India is no longer just a coffee-growing nation – it's a specialty coffee powerhouse,' said Neleema Rana George, Head of Coffee Works and Technology at Kelachandra Coffee. 'Our shade-grown, ethically cultivated coffee is gaining recognition in global markets, including the MENA market, meeting the increasing demand for sustainability and traceability,' she said. Rana George said as consumer preferences evolve toward eco-conscious choices, Kelachandra Coffee is committed to leading this shift by combining innovation with tradition to produce exceptional coffee that resonates worldwide. Spanning over 6,300 acres in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats, Kelachandra blends centuries-old agricultural heritage with innovation to deliver premium, ethically sourced, sustainable coffee to global markets.
