Uttar Pradesh Parks Under Scrutiny: High Court's Call for Policy Overhaul

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has raised concerns about the commercial use of parks in Uttar Pradesh. It directed state authorities to reassess policies affecting parks and other open spaces, highlighting potential environmental and noise pollution impacts on local residents, birds, and the environment.

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has flagged the commercial exploitation of parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in Uttar Pradesh, requesting a policy review by state authorities.

Citing environmental impacts and disturbances to residents, the court emphasized the importance of parks serving exclusively for their designated purposes unless officially approved otherwise.

Authorities are mandated to survey and list all official park locations per the 1975 Act, while controlling noise pollution from public events to protect local inhabitants' well-being.