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NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL KOLKATA (EASTERN ZONE BENCH)
B. Amit Sthalekar, J, Dr. Arun Kumar Verma, Expert Member
Prakash Chandra Nayak, Bijay Kumar Sahoo, Ripal Biswal, Daktar Biswal, Ashok Kumar Biswal, Santanu Kumar Bhukta – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. allegation of illegal tree cutting in forest land. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. discussion of records evidencing land classification. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. government circulars addressing applicability of forest laws. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. arguments on the nature and classification of land. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. judgment’s balance on issues and necessary approvals. (Para 26 , 27 , 28) |
ORDER
1. The allegation in the Original Application is that the Project Proponent i.e., Respondent No.6 is cutting trees in land which is otherwise forest land by illegal diversion of forest land for the purposes of industrialization. It is stated that 7.5 acres of Sabik Kisam Forest Land is being usurped by Respondent No.6 for the benefit of Respondent No.7 i.e., M/s Western Integrated Waste Management Facility Private Limited which is projected to set up Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF) at Village- Patamrapada, Teshil-Parjang, District-Dhenkanal, Odisha.
2. The contention of the Applicant is that the land in question is forest land recorded as Forest Land (Sabik Jungle) in the Revenue Records and no Forest Clearance has been obtained.
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