Kannur, Friday, 20 August 2010: Eco Tourism Society, who is in possession of the Kandal park at Pappinissery, here, has decided to reopen the park from this Sunday. High Court had earlier imposed an interim stay on the order of Central Forest- Environmental Ministry demanding a closure of the park.

The Court has also directed the Society not to carry out any land deals and construction woks in connection with the park.

Earlier report

The Kandal Park in Pappinisseri has closed following the notice from the Kannur ADM (Additional District Magistrate) at 4pm on July 19.The State government has taken this decision following the Centre?s demand. Centre had earlier expressed that the park was functioning after violating rules.

Chief Minister V.S Achuthanandan informed the Assembly that he had given instructions to the Kannur District collector for the closing down of the park. It is believed that the Eco Tourism society officials would go legally against the State government?s decision to close the park.

The Union Ministry for Forest and Environment had asked the State government for a closure of the park on Wednesday alleging that the park functioning was a pure violation of Coastal Conservation Act.