National Green Tribunal admits plea challenging green clearance for sand mining project in Mayurbhanj

The National Green Tribunal has accepted an appeal against environmental clearance for a sand mining project in Mayurbhanj district. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority for a sand bed on the Budhabalanga river. The appeal alleges procedural lapses, including a lack of mandatory site inspection and failure to consider objections.

National Green Tribunal admits plea challenging green clearance for sand mining project in Mayurbhanj
The National Green Tribunal has accepted an appeal against environmental clearance for a sand mining project in Mayurbhanj district. The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority for a sand bed on the Budhabalanga river. The appeal alleges procedural lapses, including a lack of mandatory site inspection and failure to consider objections.