The Supreme Court of India has granted the Goa government two weeks’ time to file its response to the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) report, which recommends the declaration of a tiger reserve in the state.
The extension was granted during the hearing of a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Goa government, during which the state had sought additional time to submit its reply to the apex court. The CEC report has suggested the notification of a tiger reserve in Goa, a recommendation that has sparked debate within the state.
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With the Supreme Court allowing the request, the Goa government will now place its stand on record within the stipulated two-week period. The matter is expected to be taken up for further consideration after the state’s response is submitted.
