NGT Denies Environmental Clearance for Multi-Sports Arena in Dwarka, India
NGT rejects deemed environmental clearance for multi-sports arena in Dwarka
Hindustan Times
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) of India has denied deemed environmental clearance for a multi-sports arena in Dwarka, citing illegal tree felling and unauthorized construction. The tribunal emphasized the necessity of prior environmental clearance and ordered action against violations, impacting the project led by Worldstreet Sports Center Limited.
- 01NGT rejected deemed environmental clearance for the multi-sports arena in Dwarka.
- 02The project involved plans to fell nearly 2,000 trees without necessary permissions.
- 03NGT found evidence of illegal construction activities at the site.
- 04Worldstreet Sports Center Limited plans to appeal the NGT's decision.
- 05Authorities have three months to report on actions taken regarding the violations.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected a plea for deemed environmental clearance for a multi-sports arena project in Dwarka, Delhi, India, due to significant violations including illegal tree felling and unauthorized construction. The NGT, led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava, stated that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) had not granted any environmental clearance, as indicated by the project's status on the PARIVESH portal. The tribunal highlighted that prior environmental clearance is mandatory under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006. It noted that nearly 2,000 trees were slated for removal without permission from the state forest department. Evidence, including satellite images, confirmed illegal tree felling and construction activities exceeding permissible temporary work. The NGT ordered an inspection of the site by the tree officer and directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to evaluate violations and impose environmental compensation if necessary. The MoEF&CC must make a final decision on granting environmental clearance, considering these violations, with a report due in three months. Worldstreet Sports Center Limited intends to appeal the NGT's ruling, asserting that it followed due process and received prior recommendations from expert committees.
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The ruling impacts the construction of the multi-sports arena, potentially delaying or halting the project due to environmental compliance requirements.
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