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NGT seeks response from Centre on construction in sanctuary

Source: The Times of India, Date: , 2015

A retired scientist's concern over the upcoming construction within 10-km radius of the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary has led the National Green Tribunal to seek a response from the Centre on the issue. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notice to the ministry of environment and forests, Delhi government, National Board For Wildlife and others while seeking their replies by September 14. The Tribunal's direction came while hearing a plea filed by CV Singh, retired scientist of Haryana Pollution Control Board, seeking directions to prevent illegal and unauthorised construction works undertaken by the developers within 10-km radius of the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary as the said projects have no clearance from the National Board for Wildlife.

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