India, Feb. 7 -- Clearing Dharma Talab in Rajasthan of encroachments Of the total encroached area of 0.86 hectares, encroachments have been successfully cleared from 0.44 hectares in and around Dharma Talab in Raila, Bhilwara district, the Rajasthan government told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on February 5, 2025.

The remaining 0.42 hectares - comprising 0.32 hectares of commercial land and 0.10 hectares occupied by nine residential houses - remains subject to a stay order issued by the Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court, stated the action taken report by the Rajasthan government. The report was in compliance with an NGT order of January 13, 2025 by the Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal.

The court was informed that state authorit...