Archive · 25 Oct 2025
NGT Expresses Displeasure Over Illegal Mining Reports
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is not happy with how reports about possible illegal mining were done along a highway.
They found the reports were not done well and that authorities weren't checking things properly.
The NGT has told the government and other groups to make sure no more illegal mining or land development happens without permission.
They also ordered penalties to be used to fix any environmental damage and told officials to check the area for any problems.
The NGT is trying to stop illegal activity and protect the environment.
NGT expressed displeasure over reports filed regarding alleged illegal mining along Kiratpur–Sundernagar highway.
The tribunal noted lapses by Himachal Pradesh government and its agencies.
The NGT ordered Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary to prevent illegal mining.
NHAI and Town and Country Planning Department were instructed to take action against landowners.
Penalties imposed will be used for environmental damage remediation.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- What
- Expressed displeasure regarding reports filed on illegal mining along the Kiratpur–Sundernagar highway.
- When
- October 15 order
- Where
- Kiratpur–Sundernagar four-lane highway in Bilaspur and Mandi districts, India
- Why
- Due to lax monitoring and incomplete reports concerning alleged illegal mining.
- Tribunal
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Case
- Ashwini Kumar Saini vs. State of H.P Ors
- Highway
- Kiratpur–Sundernagar four-lane
- Locations of concern
- Six sites along the highway
- Authorities Involved
- Himachal Pradesh govt, HPSPCB, NHAI
- Penalty
- Rs 1.32 lakh (Bilaspur), Rs 1 lakh (HPSPCB)