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NGT Directs Government to Take Action Against Encroachment of Wetlands
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the government to take action against encroachment of wetlands. The NGT was hearing a case filed by a group of environmentalists who alleged that several wetlands in the area were being encroached upon by builders and developers. The NGT, after examining the evidence, found that the allegations were true and that the wetlands were indeed being encroached upon. The tribunal directed the government to take immediate action to stop the encroachment and to restore the wetlands to their original state. The NGT also directed the government to conduct a survey of all wetlands in the area and to identify areas that are vulnerable to encroachment. The order is significant as it highlights the NGT's efforts to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. The direction to the government is expected to have implications for several builders and developers who are involved in encroaching upon wetlands. The NGT's decision is likely to be seen as a positive development for the environmentalists, who have been fighting to protect the wetlands for several years. The case is ongoing, and the government is expected to file a compliance report with the NGT in the coming weeks.
