The division bench of Justices Jayant Patel and R H Shukla directed the chief secretary of Gujarat to submit the policy on the next hearing on June 25.
The government had earlier informed the court about framing a policy for preventing violation of environmental norms in Gir but today it sought a month's time, which the HC did not grant.
The High Court has taken up a PIL based on an application filed by Surat-based Rajkumar Sutaria who has alleged illegal sand mining in Shetrunji river and bauxite mining in the area.