Haryana
NGT Forms Panel in Faridabad
- 17 Dec 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to investigate the alleged illegal felling of several Pipal (Sacred Fig) trees on the premises of the animal husbandry and dairying's office in Haryana's Faridabad.
Key Points
- Destruction of Heritage Pipal Trees:
- The plea stated that heritage Pipal trees had been destroyed, but their roots still existed.
- Despite complaints to the concerned authorities, no action was taken.
- NGT's Observations:
- According to the application permission was granted to cut Shisham (Indian Rosewood) and miscellaneous trees, but no permission was given for felling Pipal trees.
- The plea alleged illegal felling of trees by the deputy director, range officer, and contractor.
- The tribunal issued notices to Faridabad’s Divisional Forest Officer and Haryana’s Department of Forest and Animal Husbandry.
- A joint committee was appointed to verify the allegations and submit the report to the tribunal within eight weeks.
- Members include representatives from:
- Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
- Regional Office of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in Chandigarh.
