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NGT forms oversight panel
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- Directing the Uttarakhand government to check illegal constructions in the Haridwar forest division, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted an oversight committee.
- A Bench headed by NGT chairperson said that in view of the alleged magnitude of illegal constructions adversely affecting the environment, the matter needs consideration and action by forest department and the district administration.
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- The Bench added: “The committee may requisition services of such technical experts as may be necessary and may also carry out visits to sites whenever necessary. The committee may also set up website for receiving and giving information on the subject.
- The panel may also involve educational institutions for awareness and feedback.”
- The directions came while the green panel was hearing a plea filed by environment activist alleging violation of relevant forest laws and presence of illegal constructions in the Haridwar forest division.
Source
The Hindu