The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on Wednesday, levied a fine of MVR 191,250 against the island council of Baarah, Haa Alif Atoll, for illegally clearing a large number of coconut palms from the island.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) levied a fine of MVR 191,250 against the island council of Baarah, Haa Alif Atoll, on October 21, 2020 for illegally clearing vegetation. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU
Fathmath Shaahunaz
2020-10-22 14:37:20
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on Wednesday, levied a fine of MVR 191,250 against the island council of Baarah, Haa Alif Atoll, for illegally clearing a large number of coconut palms from the island.
According to EPA, the council was fined under the Environmental Damage Liability Regulation' (no. 2011/R-9), for illegally uprooting and clearing vegetation from Baarah's green belt and other areas, and transporting the trees off the island.
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