Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal sand mining in Subarnarekha river, Howrah, West Bengal, 28/07/2022
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dipak Mahapatra Vs West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Ltd. & Others dated 28/07/2022.
The matter related to misuse of contract meant for dredging in the river bed of Subarnarekha - by using it for commercial sand mining activities.
Tender has been floated by the West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited (WBMDTCL) for dredging/desilting/removal of the river bed materials from the Subarnarekha river at Sankrail,Howrah district.
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The NGT said that the matter required consideration and directed submission of reports on the matter. The matter has been listed for September 12, 2022.