Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against Odisha Tiger Reserve Plan
The Supreme Court will decide if there can be construction in Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
Someone is suing because they think building should not be allowed near the tiger's home because the officials gave the okay without following the rules about protecting wildlife.
The reserve is important for tigers and other animals that are in danger.
The lawsuit says the government's plan to have no protected area around the park goes against the rules.
The court will consider the case next week.
Supreme Court to hear a plea against construction in Odisha's Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
The petition challenges the no-objection certificates issued for construction near the reserve.
The petitioner claims the certificates violate the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
The Satkosia Tiger Reserve provides habitat for tigers and endangered species.
The petition concerns the proposed 'zero kilometre' eco-sensitive zone around the reserve.
- Who
- The Supreme Court and a petitioner.
- What
- A petition challenging eco-tourism construction proposed inside Odisha’s Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
- When
- The Supreme Court agreed to hear the petition on Wednesday and listed the matter for next week.
- Where
- Odisha’s Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
- Why
- The petitioner believes the construction and the proposed eco-sensitive zone threaten the reserve's ecological integrity and violate the law.
Petitioner's Stance
Government Stance
Construction
Petitioner's Stance
Construction near reserve is harmful and violates the law.
Government Stance
The article does not provide this viewpoint.
ESZ
Petitioner's Stance
Zero kilometre ESZ disregards rules.
Government Stance
The article does not provide this viewpoint.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Reserve
- Satkosia Tiger Reserve
- Location
- Odisha
- Petitioner's Claim
- Certificates violate Wildlife (Protection) Act
- Focus
- Eco-tourism construction
- ESZ concern
- Proposed 'zero kilometer'