Tata Housing Development Company ... vs Aalok Jagga on 5 November, 2019
5. It is further mentioned in the ground no.(D) that the mining areas
are located within the catchment area of Bandhara, constructed by the
State of Gujarat, therefore, the mining on the said land cannot be
permitted in view of the law settled by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Tata
Housing Development Co. Ltd. v. Aalok Jagga [(2020) 15 SCC 784]; it is
further mentioned in the ground no.(E) that the project area falls within
the coastal region of Saurashtra. In order to address the issue of Salinity
Ingress, Bandharas have been constructed with the recommendation of
High Level Committee, appointed by the Government of Gujarat.
Limestone in Saurashtra is a natural wall in the coastal area between the
sea and the landward area. It is the limestone that prevents the sea and
sea water from making further ingress from underneath the land. If the
limestone is removed, the natural barrier between the sea and landward
side stands removed, which will invite salinity ingress in an astronomical
manner and its adverse impact on the agriculturists will be writ evident
when the question of food security arises and the same damage will not
be quantifiable.