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NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL NEW DELHI (PRINCIPAL BENCH)
Adarsh Kumar Goel, CJ, Sheo Kumar Singh, J, Nagin Nanda, ACJ
Residents of Delhi Through Shobha Agarwal – Appellant
Versus
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation & Ors. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. concerns about construction on public land (Para 1) |
| 2. impact of proposed project on environment (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. need for environmental assessments (Para 4 , 5) |
ORDER
1. A factual and action taken report was sought from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) with reference to the allegation that a commercial complex was proposed to be constructed by DMRC in a park. The applicant stated that in the year 2012, some open land (District Park) was transferred to the DMRC which was to be redeveloped after completion of the construction work. Construction work has been completed but instead of redeveloping the park, the DMRC was proposing to develop it as commercial complex against the Environment norms and Public trust doctrine requiring the park to be maintained as such.
2. The matter was last considered on 11.08.2020 in the light of report of PCCF, Delhi dated 04.03.2020 as follows:
3. In view of above, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF), Delhi has filed a report on 04.03.2020 as follows:
4. That a site inspection of the underground (U/G) metro station at BhikajiCama Place was conducted by the undersigned along with the officers of DMRC and DDA. During the site v
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