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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to act against unauthorised construction in the green belt of Sector 16, Rohini. Activist Varun Gulati filed a plea highlighting ongoing construction in Block D, Pocket 1, despite previous complaints to authorities. The tribunal instructed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, DDA, and other agencies to follow the DDA Master Plan 2021 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and take preventive, punitive, and remedial action within a month. The order emphasizes strict enforcement to protect urban green belts and ecological balance in Delhi.
The National Green Tribunal has intervened after a plea revealed illegal construction in the green belt of Sector 16, Rohini. Activist Varun Gulati submitted photographs showing unauthorised building activity in Block D, Pocket 1, raising concerns that despite earlier complaints to the authorities, construction continued unchecked. The NGT noted that this encroachment violates both environmental regulations and the Delhi Development Authority's Master Plan 2021. Advertisement
The tribunal issued notices to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, DDA, and other relevant agencies, instructing them to take preventive, punitive, and remedial measures within one month. Authorities have been asked to report the steps taken to discharge their statutory obligations under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and ensure compliance with urban planning rules.
Urban green belts like Rohini's are designed to maintain ecological balance, provide open spaces, and reduce the environmental impact of dense urban settlements. Encroachments have been a recurring problem in the capital, causing concern among environmentalists and local residents. This NGT order reinforces the responsibility of civic and planning bodies to enforce regulations and safeguard these areas against illegal construction.
Experts note that green belts are critical in controlling urban heat, improving air quality, and supporting biodiversity. Continued monitoring and timely action by authorities are necessary to prevent similar violations in other sectors of Delhi. The tribunal's directive sets a clear timeline, indicating that authorities must act decisively to protect public spaces designated under urban planning and environmental laws.
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