Challenging the allocation of land for an IT park and IT city on Bargi Hill, a petition has been submitted. The petitioner argues that the hill, an expansive 100-hectare area, serves as a vital home to diverse wildlife, including leopards, and hosts a myriad of bird species. The plea emphasizes the ecological significance of the hill and raises apprehensions about the potential disturbance to the ecosystem and the risk of habitat depletion due to the proposed development. Taking suo moto cognizance of this issue after the petition was withdrawn, the Madhya Pradesh HC has issued a notice.
In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court's division bench has taken up a suo motu petition related to the allocation of land for an IT park and IT city on Bargi Hill in Jabalpur. The court has recently issued notices to newly involved parties in this matter.
The petition was initially filed in opposition to the decision to designate land on Bargi Hill for the construction of an IT park and IT city. The petitioners argued that the hill, spanning an area of 100 hectares, serves as a habitat for various wildlife species, including leopards, and is a haven for diverse bird life.
Highlighting the environmental impact, the petition underscored the efforts undertaken to reclaim the nearby Madan Mahal Hill from encroachments. Interestingly, Bargi Hill is positioned adjacent to Madan Mahal Hill, raising concerns about the environmental consequences of transforming it into an IT hub. The flattening of Bargi Hill through explosive operations to accommodate the proposed facilities has further fuelled environmental apprehensions.
During the course of the hearing, the original petitioner sought the court's permission to withdraw the case, a request that was granted. Nonetheless, the court proceeded to treat the matter as a suo motu case, appointing advocate Dinesh Upadhyay as the amicus curiae.
In a recent hearing, Upadhyay recommended expanding the list of respondents to include six additional relevant departments involved in the matter. Acting on this advice, the bench, comprised of Chief Justice RV Malimath and Justice Vishal Mishra, accepted the proposal and issued notices to the newly added respondents. These notices entail a call for responses to address the concerns raised in the petition.
As the legal proceedings continue, the fate of Bargi Hill hangs in the balance, with the court's attention on its potential transformation into an IT hub while taking into account the ecological ramifications. This case underscores the complex interplay between developmental aspirations and environmental preservation.
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