Illegal Construction Within 100 Metres Of Van Vihar Under NGT Scanner, Action-Taken Report Sought In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Bhopal Bench, on Wednesday took cognisance of alleged illegal construction within 100 metres of the boundary of Van Vihar National Park and directed authorities to take action in accordance with law. The directions came while hearing a letter petition alleging that several multi-storey buildings had been constructed within the restricted…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, heard a letter petition on Wednesday concerning illegal construction within 100 meters of the boundary of Van Vihar National Park. The petition alleged that several multi-storey buildings had been constructed in Prempura village, with construction activity reportedly ongoing in the area.
The 100-meter stretch along the Van Vihar boundary is designated as an eco-sensitive zone to protect wildlife and mitigate human-animal conflict. The park's boundary was established by a joint committee of the Revenue and Forest departments. The petitioner claimed that Prempura lies within the 100-meter zone and criticized the Van Vihar management for failing to address the alleged violations.
Concerns were also raised about the potential environmental impact of the construction on the park's ecosystem. The NGT ordered that copies of the petition and its order be sent to the director of Van Vihar National Park and Zoo, as well as the Madhya Pradesh chief wildlife warden. Both officials were directed to take appropriate legal action and provide a report of their actions to the NGT's Central Zone Bench within three months.
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