The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has not too long ago ordered speedy demolition of two high-rise luxurious initiatives in Bengaluru on account of violation of environmental clearance guidelines on the Kaikondrahalli lake and its surrounding areas within the metropolis.
The inexperienced panel quashed the surroundings clearance granted in 2018 to initiatives by Godrej Properties Limited and Wonder Projects Development Private Limited. The NGT panel additionally imposed a penalty of Rs 31 crore on the undertaking proponent and mentioned the quantity shall be used for demolition of the constructions, rejuvenation and reforestation of the Kaikondrahalli lake and its surrounding space.
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel imposed a value of Rs 10 lakh on the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) which allowed development and alteration of stormwater drain passing via the undertaking website illegally. The order got here on a petition filed by Bengaluru resident H P Rajanna towards the undertaking Godrej Reflections being constructed at Kasavanahalli village.
The tribunal mentioned the penalty shall be utilised by making ready a restoration plan by the mentioned authority with the help of the BBMP, state and central air pollution management boards. Restoration plan shall be executed by the state wetland authority and BBMP which can be overseen by the air pollution management boards, the tribunal mentioned.
A spokesperson from Godrej Properties mentioned, “We follow all concerned regulations and are confident of our compliance in this project. We are in the process of challenging the order.”
