JUDGMENT

1. This Original Application has been moved under Section 14, 15 read with Section 18 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, seeking quashing of tendering notice dated 04.02.2022 in the District Nagpur issued by Respondent No. 2/District Collector, Nagpur on the ground that the quantity mentioned for excavation of sands has no scientific basis, as there is no replenishment study conducted with respect to 8 mines out of 10, invited for auction. The sand mining activities are being carried out on the strength of faulty DSR, 2021 for Nagpur District for sand mining, which has been prepared in violation of the Central Guidelines of 2016 & 2020.

2. It is further prayed that inspection should be carried out by a national agency for studying replenishment pattern and quantity available, without disturbing ecological balance in the District Nagpur and the Respondent Nos. 1 to 3 be instructed to ensure that no sand excavation takes place in the District Nagpur unless the DSR and replenishment study are conducted of the area in accordance with law.

3. In the body of the application, it is submitted that vide tender dated 04.02.2022, auction of 10 sand mines of the District is done,