Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: The New Indian Express
Context: The Tamil Nadu government is considering denotifying a significant portion of the Pulicat bird sanctuary, potentially excluding Patta land in 13 revenue villages from the sanctuary area.
- This move follows a process under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, where people were invited to submit written claims for the land within a two-month period.
- The denotification process involves settling claims of affected individuals before issuing a final notification under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
About Pulicat Bird Sanctuary:
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a wildlife refuge in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh and the Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India.
It’s a popular birding spot in South India and is known for its greater flamingos, White Ibis, Grey Pelicans, Grey Herons, Open Billed Storks, Egrets, Spot Billed Ducks, Reef Herons, Painted Storks, Spoon Bills, and Cormorants.
