How does West Bengal law protect wildlife corridors near Kolkata?

Wildlife corridors near Kolkata are protected under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 which restricts development activities in notified corridor zones. The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal to identify and notify wildlife corridors to prevent human-animal conflict in Kolkata. Violations of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 can lead to demolition of structures and prosecution in Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court has emphasized that linear infrastructure projects in Kolkata must incorporate animal crossings. Citizens can report corridor encroachment to the Kolkata forest department. The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 provides for eco-sensitive zone declarations around protected areas near Kolkata. Habitat fragmentation in Kolkata corridors has drawn Calcutta High Court scrutiny.