National Green Tribunal (NGT)’s central zonal bench in Bhopal on Thursday issued notices to the state and Union govts, and also to private entities, over allegations of illegal construction within the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
The case was filed by Hemraj Meena, who alleged that a resort was being built unlawfully by one of the respondents, Damodar Prasad, on 2.58 hectare of land in Amer village. The land reportedly falls within the sanctuary’s boundaries and its ESZ.
The applicant said, “The construction violates regulations prohibiting new hotels and resorts within one kilometre of the sanctuary. Additionally, the project allegedly lacks approvals from National Wildlife Board, State Forest Department, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB), and Central Ground Water Authority. Despite filing a complaint on Oct 25, 2024, and a subsequent reminder on Dec 2, no action was taken by authorities.”
The tribunal, headed by Justice B Amit Sthalekar and Dr A Senthil Vel, directed all respondents, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), to respond with counter-affidavits before the next hearing.
The applicant was instructed to share e-copies of the complaint and supporting documents with all parties within 24 hours.
In response to an interlocutory application seeking an immediate halt to the construction, the tribunal issued a notice to Respondent No. 14, requiring a reply within four weeks. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on Jan 13, 2025.
Jaipur: National Green Tribunal (NGT)’s central zonal bench in Bhopal on Thursday issued notices to the state and Union govts, and also to private entities, over allegations of illegal construction within the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
The case was filed by Hemraj Meena, who alleged that a resort was being built unlawfully by one of the respondents, Damodar Prasad, on 2.58 hectare of land in Amer village. The land reportedly falls within the sanctuary’s boundaries and its ESZ.
The applicant said, “The construction violates regulations prohibiting new hotels and resorts within one kilometre of the sanctuary. Additionally, the project allegedly lacks approvals from National Wildlife Board, State Forest Department, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB), and Central Ground Water Authority. Despite filing a complaint on Oct 25, 2024, and a subsequent reminder on Dec 2, no action was taken by authorities.”
The tribunal, headed by Justice B Amit Sthalekar and Dr A Senthil Vel, directed all respondents, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), to respond with counter-affidavits before the next hearing.
The applicant was instructed to share e-copies of the complaint and supporting documents with all parties within 24 hours.
In response to an interlocutory application seeking an immediate halt to the construction, the tribunal issued a notice to Respondent No. 14, requiring a reply within four weeks. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on Jan 13, 2025.
