Bhopal Kerwa Dam Encroachment Row NGT Committee Flags 19 Alleged Violations, FTL Construction And Green Belt Encroachments Ahead Of October 29 Hearing
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A committee constituted under the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has documented 19 alleged encroachments around Kerwa reservoir during its ground-truthing exercise on October 22. The findings, compiled on Thursday, include retaining walls within the full tank level (FTL) boundary, land filling, artificial ponds, commercial structures and construction on…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) committee has identified 19 alleged encroachments around the Kerwa reservoir in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, ahead of a hearing on October 29. The inspection, conducted on October 22, revealed a range of violations including retaining walls within the full tank level boundary, land filling, artificial ponds, and construction on land designated for a botanical garden.
Additionally, the team noted missing dam boundary pillars, tree felling for pillar construction, and earthen filling not removed as directed by the NGT. The committee's findings will likely be presented at the upcoming hearing, which aims to address the environmental concerns surrounding the reservoir.
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