The meeting called on the objections and suggestions for the Biodiversity Park (BDP) reservation in 23 villages witnessed mixed reactions. At the public hearing, environment activists strongly demanded that all illegal constructions that have mushroomed on these hills should be pulled down and heavy fines should be imposed on the developers.u00a0While on the other hand citizens who stand to lose their lands due to the reservation, demanded 100 per cent Transfer of Development Rights (TDR).u00a0Yesterday, was the last day of the public hearing organised by town planning department at Bagul Park in Sahakarnagar.u00a0

Voicing out: Citizens at the BDP public hearing yesterday