Tue Mar 18 15:49:24 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru Advocate Challenges ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey Tank, Citing Buffer Zone Violation
**Bengaluru, March 18, 2025** – A Bengaluru advocate has filed a plea with the Karnataka High Court challenging the upcoming “Cauvery Aarti” scheduled for March 21st at Sankey Tank. The advocate, representing petitioner Geetha Misra, argues that the event’s preparations violate the Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority Act by encroaching on the tank’s buffer zone.
While not opposing the “Cauvery Aarti” itself, the petitioner objects to the temporary constructions erected within the buffer zone for the event. The advocate contends that these activities contravene existing laws designed to protect the lake and its ecosystem, including disturbing the bird population. The plea mentions a pending 2019 petition concerning the preservation and maintenance of lakes in Bengaluru. The High Court is expected to hear the matter urgently.
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