Petition Filed to Halt Lucknow's Kukrail Night Safari Project
· India · Indian Express
A petitioner has urged the Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee to halt work on the Kukrail Night Safari and Zoological Park in Lucknow, citing the need for fresh environmental and zoo-related approvals. Former Indian Forest Service officer Prakriti Srivastava argues that the project's scope has changed significantly since the Supreme Court's July 15 approval. The original clearance was granted for a composite plan that included relocating the existing Lucknow zoo, a proposal that the committee subsequently rejected. The representation contends that because the project's current configuration differs from the one initially approved, the state of Uttar Pradesh must obtain new clearances from the Central Zoo Authority and the Centre. Srivastava has requested a personal hearing with the committee to address these discrepancies, including concerns regarding the project's total area.
Why it matters
The legal challenge creates uncertainty for the future of India's first urban night safari, potentially delaying its development until the state government secures revised environmental and regulatory approvals.
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