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NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has rapped an official for delay in submitting information regarding encroachments in the Southern Ridge area. The tribunal had earlier rapped the Delhi government over improper depiction of encroachments on forest land in Southern Ridge area and sought a proper map giving complete details. The green panel had earlier slammed the department over varying figures on forest land encroachments in Southern Ridge area and said it did not want 'tamasha' and sought authentic information on the issue. The tribunal was hearing a bunch of pleas filed by South Delhi resident Sonya Ghosh and others against encroachments on forest land in the Southern Ridge area and seeking their removal. NGT had directed the Delhi government to adhere to the time schedule and expeditiously carry out demarcation of the area falling withintheir limits..