Why in News:
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has refused to halt Telangana’sBharat Future City project, proposed over nearly 30,000 acres
The petitioner alleged: Mandatory approvals were not obtained before starting activities and bypassed procedures under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) framework
What is the Bharat Future City Project?
- A large-scale urban development project proposed by the Telangana government
- Spread across ~30,000 acres in 56 revenue villages covering 7 mandals
- Located between Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar highways
- Envisioned as a modern urban hub with infrastructure and economic activities
About NGT
- Established under the NGT Act, 2010
- A specialized environmental court for speedy justice
Key Features
- Chairperson: Retired Supreme Court judge or Chief Justice of a High Court
- Tenure: 5 years (no reappointment)
- Nature of Proceedings:
- Follows principles of natural justice
- Not strictly bound by the Code of Civil Procedure
- Time Limit:
- Aims to dispose cases within 6 months
- Jurisdiction:
- Covers major environmental laws (Schedule I)
- Excludes:
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- Forest Rights Act, 2006
- Appeal Mechanism:
- Decisions can be appealed in the Supreme Court within 90 days
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