NBCC seeks clarity if NGT stay applies to construction too

Delhi | Thursday | 12th July, 2018

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You cannot consider Naoroji Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Netaji Nagar separately because they are all part of the south Delhi general pool residential accommodation complex. NBCC has claimed that of the 1,465 trees slotted for felling, 1,302 had already been cut. NBCC said an excavation of about 15m (50ft) deep and 120ft in length had been conducted at the site for making a basement. However, only 250 new trees have been planted against the loss so far and 150 transplanted. We are studying the legal aspects,” Asutosh Dikshit, CEO, United Residents Joint Action (URJA), said..