PIL against Kancha Gachibowli auction highlights habitat destruction for star tortoise
Presence of Indian Star Tortoise on the land of proposed auction at Kancha Gachibowli is highlighted in the public interest litigation filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the move by the State government and the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC).
Indian star tortoise is a protected species under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which mandates not only protection of the species, but also its habitat, the petition filed by Vata Foundation, a voluntary organisation, said.
The star tortoise is listed as 'vulnerable' under the IUCN (Intern...
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