Archive · 29 Dec 2025
NGT Halts Tiger Road Project in Manipur
The National Green Tribunal in Kolkata has stopped the construction of the Tiger Road in Manipur.
This road goes through forests and hills in several districts.
The Tribunal says the road is being built without proper permissions, which could harm the environment.
A group called COCOMI filed a complaint, and the Tribunal agreed that the construction should stop until they can check everything properly.
The road is also said to be used for illegal activities, which is a concern for both the environment and security.
The Tribunal will hear more about this issue in February 2026.
The Tribunal has also set up a team of experts to visit the site and take action if there are any violations.
COCOMI is happy with the Tribunal's decision and will continue to work through legal means to ensure that the environment is protected and that there is peace in Manipur.
The National Green Tribunal ordered a halt to the Tiger Road project in Manipur due to environmental concerns.
The order was issued in response to a petition by the Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI).
The Tribunal noted the absence of mandatory environmental and forest clearances for the project.
Construction activities are prohibited until the next hearing on February 2, 2026.
The road is alleged to be used for illegal activities, posing environmental and security risks.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal's Eastern Zone Bench, Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)
- What
- Halt of the Tiger Road project due to environmental violations
- When
- Order passed on December 23, next hearing on February 2, 2026
- Where
- Manipur, India
- Why
- Alleged violations of environmental and forest clearances, unauthorized construction in ecologically sensitive zones, potential use for illegal activities
COCOMI
Manipur Government
Project Clearances
COCOMI
The road was constructed without mandatory statutory clearances, including forest approval and environmental impact assessment.
Manipur Government
No direct response from the government is mentioned in the articles.
Project Purpose
COCOMI
The road may have been used for illegal activities during the ethnic violence in Manipur.
Manipur Government
No direct response from the government is mentioned in the articles.
- Project Name
- Tiger Road or Ring Road or German Road
- Location
- Manipur, India
- Petitioner
- Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)
- Tribunal Order Date
- December 23
- Next Hearing
- February 2, 2026
- Key Allegations
- Lack of environmental and forest clearances, unauthorized construction in ecologically sensitive zones, potential use for illegal activities
- Tribunal Members
- Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Ishwar Singh
- Affected Districts
- Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Noney, Ukhrul
Sources
NGT halts Manipur ‘Tiger Road’ project over environmental violations
Manipur's 'Ring Road', Built Without Permission And Named After Militants, NGT Orders To Stop Work
NGT orders immediate halt to road construction in Manipur's hill areas
