Archive · 1 Jun 2025
NGT: No Interference in Commando Battalion HQ Construction
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) won't stop the construction of the Assam Commando Battalion Headquarters.
The NGT looked into a report about the construction but decided not to interfere.
The Assam government stated they will build within a specific area, and that doesn't require a special environmental permit.
They also promised to remove any construction that goes over the permitted size.
The NGT made this decision based on information from the state government.
NGT decided against interfering in the Commando Battalion HQ construction.
The project is located in Hailakandi district, Assam.
The state government will limit construction to under 20,000 square meters.
Environmental Clearance (EC) isn't needed for the planned construction.
The NGT acted after seeing a media report.
- Who
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Assam government.
- What
- The NGT decided its intervention isn't needed for the construction of the second Assam Commando Battalion unit headquarters.
- When
- The order was dated May 30.
- Where
- Inside the inner line of reserved forest in Assam's Hailakandi district.
- Why
- Because the construction met the size requirements and didn't require environmental clearance, as per the state government's plan.
- Tribunal
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Issue
- Construction of Assam Commando Battalion HQ
- Location
- Hailakandi district, Assam
- Construction Size
- Confined to less than 20,000 square metres
- EC Requirement
- Not required, as per EIA Notification of 2006