ORDER

2. While considering the matter on the point of admission on 04.12.2024, this Tribunal observed that prima facie the order under challenge has not been passed by any authority mentioned in Schedule-I of the National Green Tribunal, Act 2010, therefore, question is whether the present original application itself would be maintainable before the Tribunal or not.

“6. Averments in the application are that Bhoj wetland is an ancient large man-made lake in central India. It was created in 11th Century by the King Bhoj with open area of 3,201 Sq. ha. at latitude 23(cid:176)14’ N Longitude 077(cid:176) 20E. It was recognized as wetland of international importance and one of the Ramsar Sites. It is home to more than 700 species of diverse flora like zooplankton, phytoplankton, etc. The wetland is also an important site of avian fauna with more than 150 species of both migratory and resident birds. This rich biodiversity of this wetland has, however, been affected adversely in the last few years due to various anthropogenic pressures. As per Rules and orders of this Tribunal, no