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  • May 10, 2024
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NGT PROBES ASSAM GOVERNMENT OVER CONSTRUCTION IN PROTECTED AREAS

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NGT probes Assam government’s response to illegal construction in wildlife sanctuary and reserve forest, demanding details of officials involved.

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About the NGT Inquiry into Violations:

  • The National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeks Assam government’s response regarding construction in wildlife sanctuary and reserve forest areas.
  • NGT demands details of officials permitting polling stations, schools, roads, and tea gardens within protected zones.
  • Affidavit reveals schools, a tea garden, a road, and wells constructed in Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary and Charduar Reserve forest.
  • FIRs registered against school management committees, contractor, and individual for illegal construction activities.
About Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • Location: Located in Assam, India, covering 175 km2 along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range.
  • Establishment: Declared a sanctuary in 1998, situated 52 km from Tezpur and 193 km from Guwahati.
  • Rivers: Four rivers flow through: Gabharu, Gelgeli, Sonai, and Rupai.
  • Mammals: Presence of tigers, lesser cats, elephants, gaurs, wild boars, pygmy hogs, swamp deer, and barking deer.
  • Birds: Habitat for white-winged wood ducks, hornbills, pelicans, and various migratory bird species.
  • Reptiles: Includes pythons and Russell’s vipers among other species.