How does Jammu and Kashmir law protect wildlife corridors near Srinagar?

Wildlife corridors near Srinagar are protected under the Jammu and Kashmir Rent Control Act 1966 which restricts development activities in notified corridor zones. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir to identify and notify wildlife corridors to prevent human-animal conflict in Srinagar. Violations of the Jammu and Kashmir Rent Control Act 1966 can lead to demolition of structures and prosecution in Srinagar. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has emphasized that linear infrastructure projects in Srinagar must incorporate animal crossings. Citizens can report corridor encroachment to the Srinagar forest department. The Jammu and Kashmir Rent Control Act 1966 provides for eco-sensitive zone declarations around protected areas near Srinagar. Habitat fragmentation in Srinagar corridors has drawn Jammu and Kashmir High Court scrutiny.