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NGT probes breach at Ananta Spa linked to Shikhar Agrawal’s villa; govt panel clears it
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:15 PM
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The National Green Tribunal ordered a probe into alleged environmental violations at Ananta Spa & Resort, which is linked to Shikhar Agrawal’s villa. A government‑appointed committee subsequently cleared the resort within a month.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) received a complaint alleging that Ananta Spa & Resort, situated on land associated with Shikhar Agrawal’s villa in Rajasthan, was violating environmental norms. Acting on the complaint, the tribunal directed a formal investigation to verify the claims and assess any potential damage to the local ecosystem.
In response to the NGT order, the state government constituted a special committee to examine the resort’s compliance with environmental regulations. The committee was tasked with reviewing site plans, waste‑management practices, and any construction activities that might affect surrounding flora and fauna.
After a month of scrutiny, the committee submitted its report, concluding that the resort had met the required standards and issuing a clean‑chit clearance. The swift resolution has drawn attention to the procedural mechanisms that follow NGT directives, while also raising questions about the depth of the environmental review.
In response to the NGT order, the state government constituted a special committee to examine the resort’s compliance with environmental regulations. The committee was tasked with reviewing site plans, waste‑management practices, and any construction activities that might affect surrounding flora and fauna.
After a month of scrutiny, the committee submitted its report, concluding that the resort had met the required standards and issuing a clean‑chit clearance. The swift resolution has drawn attention to the procedural mechanisms that follow NGT directives, while also raising questions about the depth of the environmental review.