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Cox’s Bazar DC summoned
The High Court has summoned the deputy commissioner (DC) of Cox’s Bazar for not implementing its earlier order.
Published : 22 July 2014, 11:59 AM
Updated : 22 July 2014, 11:59 AM
The bench of Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam and Justice Md Ashraful Kamal gave the order on Tuesday after hearing a plea by the Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers’ Association (BELA).
The High Court ordered Cox’s Bazar DC to be present before the court on Sep 9.
Iqbal Kabir Liton represented BELA during Tuesday’s hearing.
According to him, in a verdict on June 8, 2011 the High Court had ordered to remove all establishments on a 51-acre of forest department’s land within a month. The land has been identified as ‘environmentally vulnerable’ zone.
“On Mar 4 this year, the High Court issued a contempt rule against 12 persons including four secretaries and the Cox’s Bazar DC for starting a housing project for government employees on that plot of land” he said.
BELA’s petition came as the Cox’s Bazar DC did not reply the rule, added Liton.
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