New Delhi, July 11 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi government to provide a clear timeline for the final notification of the southern Ridge under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act within two weeks, stating that despite a 2021 direction to do so, only a small portion has so far been notified.
Once a notification under Section 20 is published, the area is subject to specific rules applicable to reserved forests.
Based on a plea filed by activist Sonya Ghosh, NGT in 2021 directed the Delhi government to ensure that the notification is completed within three months.
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