With this, JSW Steel added that the total land required for the project that is 2,950.31 acres of which 2,677.80 acres was forest land.
Tribals and forest-dwelling communities are asserting their forest ownership rights in Nayagarh, while also reviving conservation efforts.
The apex court said the High Court had referred to the objections filed by the lessees under the Consolidation Act and also objections by the Forest Department.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Haryana, said the forest department has taken the decision on the representations and referred to the amendment to the Punjab Land Preservation Act.
The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry has notified an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai, covering an area of 59.46 sq kilometres of which 19.25 sq kilometres is R
The Centre's green panel has given clearance to Tata Steel for diversion of about 199 hectare of forest land for expansion of its iron ore mining project in Keonjhar district, Odisha.
Maharashtra‘s new Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis decides to withdraw a review petition at the Supreme Court (SC), clears up nearly 6,300 acres of private forest land bringing relief to lakhs of people. Manasvi Ghelani of Prime Property gives details.
About 6,300 acres of forest land in Mumbai has now been cleared for development. This gives companies like Oberoi, Runwal and Godrej Properties a strong reason to cheer.
SC's order on freeing private forest land will provide relief to many affected residents and realty players.
This move will give a much needed boost to Mumbai-based realty firms like Oberoi. This order means Oberoi‘s Mulund project will now see fruition.