Take action against those behind razing Molangi hillock: HC
The High Court yesterday directed the government to take appropriate legal action against the people responsible for cutting Molangi hillock in Moulavibazar's Kulaura area to construct a road.
The authorities concerned of the government have been asked to take the action after conducting an inquiry in seven days and to submit a report to the HC after complying with the directive in four weeks.
The HC also issued a rule asking the authorities to explain in four weeks why they should not be directed to take necessary steps to protect and preserve the hillocks across the country and to restore the original shape of Molangi hillock in Kulaura.
The bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice SM Maniruzzaman came up with the order and rule following a writ petition filed by Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh.
Writ petitioner's counsel Manzill Murshid told the HC that some influential people including a local representative have constructed a road after razing Molangi hillock.
Lawyer Amatul Karim Swapna appeared for the Department of Environment during the hearing.
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