The Bombay High Court has permitted the temporary de-sealing of an illegally sealed structure in Arpora, Goa, to facilitate the maintenance of over 10,000 aquarium fish. The court mandated the de-sealing for six hours, subject to a fee, to prevent the imminent risk of fish mortality due to lack of care.

• 01Benz Amusement Parks Pvt Ltd requested de-sealing to maintain approximately 84 aquariums with over 10,000 fish.
• 02The high court ordered the de-sealing for six hours, with a fee of ₹30,000 for each sealing and de-sealing.
• 03Aquatic life requires constant care, including feeding and monitoring of water quality, to prevent large-scale mortality.
• 04The court is currently addressing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding illegal land-filling and constructions in the Arpora-Nagoa area.
• 05No activities are to take place at the sealed structures until appeals regarding demolition orders are resolved.

The decision ensures the well-being of thousands of fish, preventing potential mass mortality and allowing the aquarium business to operate temporarily.