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Fisheries Dept neglected duty to prevent spread of blackchin tilapia: Court

Fisheries Dept neglected duty to prevent spread of blackchin tilapia: Court

Yesterday 19:55Key points summarised by AI
  • The Central Administrative Court ruled the Fisheries Department neglected its duty to monitor blackchin tilapia imports for research and prevent the invasive species' spread.
  • The court mandated the department continue control and eradication measures and urged the Interior Ministry to declare affected areas as "emergency disaster assistance zones" for residents.
  • The ruling highlighted the department's failure to monitor a 2010 import license for research, violating its duties under relevant fisheries acts.
  • Additionally, the Samut Songkhram governor was cited for neglecting duty by not declaring affected districts as emergency assistance zones, impacting aid to residents.
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