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NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL KOLKATA (EASTERN ZONE BENCH)
B. AMIT STHALEKAR, J, DR. ARUN KUMAR VERMA, EM
Rabindra Pradhan – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. allegations of illegal tree cutting and construction. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. legal precedence regarding land classification and permissions. (Para 6 , 16) |
| 3. clarification on forestry legislation compliance. (Para 12 , 15) |
| 4. mandates for land restoration and illegal structure removal. (Para 17 , 18 , 19) |
ORDER
1. Mr. Akhand, learned Counsel is present (in Virtual Mode) on behalf of the Applicant.
2. The allegation in the present Original Application involves tree cutting and illegal construction of building and occupation of forest land on Khata No.387, Plot No.1793, Area Ac. 1.70 dec. in Jhadapada Mouza under Ranapur Tahasil in the District of Nayagar, Odisha by Respondent Nos.10, 11 and 12.
3. It is alleged that Respondent No.12 has already cleared all the trees from the land and constructed a one room pucca building over it; since 2017 the Respondent No.10 i.e. Jhadapada Gram Panchayat has been using it as his office violating all the environmental norms; the Respondent Nos.10, 11 and 12 have jointly started foundation works for construction of a new building of area 1200 square feet over the said land since April, 2024 without requisite approval.
4. The Applicant has appen
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