Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachments in Sunderbans, village Dulki, Gosaba, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 22/03/2022
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dakshinganga Matsyajibi Forum Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 22/03/2022. It was said that Hotel Sonar Bangla, Sunderban Luxury, has made certain constructions and it is alleged that constructions are still going on in the ecologically rich area of Sunderbans at village Dulki, Gosaba, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. There are approximately ten cottage like structures, a swimming pool falling under the CRZ-III which is a ‘no development zone’ and is 100m from the high tide line (HTL).
The NGT taking note of the seriousness of the allegations directed notice to be issued to the respondents and they have been asked to file their counter affidavits.