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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding demarcation, fencing and removal of encroachment of South Ridge, Delhi, 26/06/2019

  • 26/06/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sonya Ghosh Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 26/06/2019 regarding demarcation, fencing and removal of encroachment of South Ridge in Delhi.

The NGT directs the District Magistrate South, District Magistrate South East and District Magistrate New Delhi to file an affidavit mentioning the total areas to be demarcated and the area remaining, if any, which is yet to be demarcated and also the encroachments identified, removed and yet to be removed. It is made clear that the information with regard to the demarcation and the one which is yet to be demarcated and also removal of encroachments should be precise and in accordance to the revenue record which shall be taken as complete and final information from the department. Further, Tribunal directs bailable warrants to be issued to the District Magistrate, North and Deputy Conservator of Forest, New Delhi for their production before the Tribunal on the next date of hearing, in the sum of Rs. 25,000/- to the satisfaction of the arresting Officer for their failure to be present before the Tribunal.