Kollam, June 20 -- Citing the damage caused by encroachments and pollution, a special wetland authority will be formed to protect Ashtamudi Lake, designated as a Ramsar site in 2002.
Indiscriminate discharge of sewage and solid waste from residential and commercial areas, bio-medical waste, and encroachments that have caused damages to Ashtamudi Lake, mangroves and other wetlands.
Sources said the Kerala High Court had issued an interim order to form the wetland authority following a case filed by Advocate Boris Paul and Help Foundation CEO Peter Pradeep, who argued for the formation of a Special Ashtamudi Authority to oversee and protect the lake.
However, the Senior Government Pleader contended that such a special authority was unneces...