The Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case observed and has issued an order halting illegal constructions near Bheemunipatnam beach at Vizag.
The Division bench comprising of Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice R Raghunandan Rao in the case was dealing with the Public Interest Litigation, PIL moved wherein it highlighted alleged inaction of local authorities in stopping the construction of permanent structures within a sensitive Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area.
The bench in the case observed and has stated that this court have also seen photographs which are placed on the file which does show heavy machinery being utilized and some construction having already taken place in close proximity to the sea. Thus, this apparently is in violation of the coastal zone regulations.
The court while recognising the seriousness of the situation directed the relevant authorities to:
Immediately halt all construction activity: This includes seizing any machinery on site to prevent further progress.
File a detailed response: The authorities must outline their plan to address the violations and take action against those responsible.
The counsel, K.S. Murthy, Senior Counsel a/w Ponnada Sree Vyas appeared for the Petitioner.
The counsel, C. Sumon, learned Government Pleader, V. Surya Kiran Kumar, K. Madhava Reddy, and G.P for Revenue represented the respondent.
