Quote Originally Posted by Tiger Ramesh View Post
The central government lifted the ban and has said that NH come under Union Surface Transport Ministry and has also said that the State Govt has no powers to ban traffic. With this, the Union Govt seems to have lifted the ban thro Bandipur.

Pls see article enclosed.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/...affic-ban.html
Road killing is one of the major threats for wild animals .they don't know the physical demarcation of roads,crossings,state or international borders.Nowadays 'ecological & evolutionary trap'become a major concern regarding animal behaviour.The inborn inquisitiveness of wild animals to odd things especially man made constructions like roads,cars ,horn-blowing trucks,extensive powerful lights of vehicles attract them towards these and causes the unfortunate death of many of our wild fauna. In spite of the road signs which tells to drive slow, the reckless drivers drive very much faster than the recommended limits especially during night thus causing mishaps. Its high time that our govt. should understand practical problems regarding preservation and conservation of our forests and its resources ,rather than to show muscle power to establish ones superiority.Govt. have to be more realistic,practical & humble to solve this situations.I think order made by kerala high court is much more realistic & central govt. should be more sensible to lift the night traffic ban through Bandipur.