There is a need to keep a constant check on the sex ratio at a population or sub-population level, say wildlife conservationists. They opine that while the operational sex ratio in the elephant population can vary, the degree of difference between operational and observed sex ratio is a vital piece of information, given the rising conflict scenarios.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai Bench, comprising of Shri Sanjiv Jain (Judicial Member) and Shri Ravichandran Ramasamy (Technical Member), while invoking its powers under Rule 11.
“Elephant barrier analysis was conducted for Kodagu a few years back and Chamarajnagara Circle with the help of students. The Karnataka Evaluation Authority has made some assessments too. This is the first time the department is carrying out a comprehensive analysis. We have got details and the information will be used to create a five-year plan to bring down elephant-human conflict cases,” added Mishra.
According to Avinash Krishnan, a wildlife conservationist and director, science and conservation at A Rocha India, the carrying capacity of reserves is a pertinent issue that has been overlooked so far. There is a dearth of empirical study that can anecdotally establish that the reserves have reached their carrying capacity and thus the spillover effect has led to recent conflict and death cases.
The Chennai bench of the NCLAT has dismissed an appeal by Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited (HPE India) challenging a ₹10 lakh compounding fee imposed for non-compliance with Section 185, Companies Act.