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NGT Demands Himachal Govt Response Over Construction Near 200-Year-Old Tree
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:18 AM
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The National Green Tribunal has asked the Himachal Pradesh government to respond regarding construction activities around a 200‑year‑old tree situated in a protected forest area.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formally requested a response from the Himachal Pradesh government concerning construction work carried out around a 200‑year‑old tree located within a protected forest zone. The tree, a rare specimen, is situated in a region designated for conservation under state forest regulations.
NGT’s notice highlights concerns that the construction may violate forest protection laws and threaten the ecological integrity of the area. The tribunal has urged the state authorities to provide details on the nature of the construction, the permits issued, and measures taken to mitigate environmental impact.
The government is expected to reply within a specified timeframe, as the tribunal’s directive underscores the importance of safeguarding heritage trees and ensuring compliance with environmental statutes.
NGT’s notice highlights concerns that the construction may violate forest protection laws and threaten the ecological integrity of the area. The tribunal has urged the state authorities to provide details on the nature of the construction, the permits issued, and measures taken to mitigate environmental impact.
The government is expected to reply within a specified timeframe, as the tribunal’s directive underscores the importance of safeguarding heritage trees and ensuring compliance with environmental statutes.