NGT Crackdown on Illegal Activities at Jaipur Ropeway Station
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has addressed illegal commercial activities on forest land related to a Jaipur ropeway station. Notices have been issued to various state entities following a report of unauthorized operations. The tribunal cited potential violations of major environmental laws and transferred the case for further hearings.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated proceedings against alleged illegal commercial activities occurring on forest land at a ropeway station in Jaipur. The tribunal's action follows a news report highlighting unauthorized operations, such as fish spas and eateries, exceeding the approved land area linked to the ropeway project.
The tribunal has sent notices to various authorities, including the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. An inspection indicated additional concerns like open-flame cooking and plastic waste dumping, challenging environmental regulations.
The case, involving potential violations of several environmental laws, has been transferred to the NGT's Central Zonal Bench in Bhopal for further scrutiny, with the next hearing slated for September 16. All involved parties have been asked to submit affidavit-based responses.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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