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NGT Orders 7,000 Saplings After 700 Trees Felled
More than 700 trees were cut to build an international stadium and roads in an area of Madhya Pradesh.
The National Green Tribunal said the government must plant 7,000 new trees.
The planting must be completed by September 30.
Forest and Social Forestry officials were told to do the work.
They must also show photographs proving what was done.
Officials said planting had started in some places.
They said the work had been delayed because money was not available earlier.
The tribunal will discuss the other parts of the case at a later hearing.
The National Green Tribunal ordered plantation of 7,000 trees by September 30.
More than 700 trees were cut for stadium construction and road development in Nathu Barkheda-Neelbad.
The Forest Department and Social Forestry authorities must complete the compensatory plantation.
Authorities must submit an action-taken report with photographs before the next hearing.
The tribunal deferred other case issues until respondents file replies, with the matter listed for October 16.
- Who
- The National Green Tribunal, Forest Department, Social Forestry authorities, Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd., and applicant Nitin Saxena.
- What
- The tribunal ordered compensatory plantation of 7,000 trees after more than 700 trees were felled.
- Where
- The Nathu Barkheda-Neelbad area near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The order was issued on Tuesday; plantation was ordered by September 30, with the next hearing listed for October 16.
- Why
- The trees were cut during construction of an international stadium and road development, while the required compensatory plantation had not yet been completed.
Applicant’s Concerns
Authorities’ Response
Compensatory plantation
Applicant’s Concerns
The applicant’s case highlighted that more than 700 trees had been felled while the required plantation had not been carried out.
Authorities’ Response
State representatives said plantation steps were being taken during the ongoing rainy season and that work had begun at some locations.
Reason for delay
Applicant’s Concerns
The delayed plantation remained an issue before the tribunal after funds had reportedly been deposited for the work.
Authorities’ Response
Officials said plantation was delayed because budgetary provisions were unavailable, but preparations began after funds were allocated.
Other case issues
Applicant’s Concerns
The applicant’s counsel raised additional issues concerning the merits of the case.
Authorities’ Response
The tribunal said those issues would be considered after respondents submit replies and at the time of final disposal.
Key facts
- Tribunal
- National Green Tribunal, Central Zone Bench, Bhopal
- Plantation order
- 7,000 trees
- Plantation deadline
- September 30
- Trees felled
- More than 700
- Required report
- Action-taken report with photographs
- Next hearing
- October 16
- Plantation delay cited
- Non-availability of budgetary provisions
Sources
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