The High Court on Monday issued notices to the government authorities concerned to respond on the alleged colossal deforestation, closing of natural creeks and streams and water bodies by the management of the Krishnapatnam Port Trust in Nellore district.
S Venkateswarlu of Muthukur in Nellore district, in a letter to the acting chief justice, alleged that the port management had destroyed valuable dense mangroves and other vegetation, and violated the Coastal Regulation Zone rules.
He requested the court to constitute a committee to inquire into the violations under its direct supervision for protection of environment. He enclosed CDs and photographs to substantiate his charges.
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