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Illegal Felling

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Suo Motu Powers | NGT Directs Inquiry into Illegal Felling in Ratapani Tiger Reserve : NGT Central Zone Bench
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Suo Motu Powers | NGT Directs Inquiry into Illegal Felling in Ratapani Tiger Reserve : NGT Central Zone Bench

The National Green Tribunal invoked suo motu jurisdiction to order an inquiry into the illegal felling of thousands of trees in the Ratapani Tiger Reserve, including teak and saag. State agencies, including the Revenue Department and Forest authorities, have been directed to submit replies within six weeks, with impleadment of key officials mandated.