Guwahati, March 16 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has warned the Assam government of strict action if any unauthorized construction takes place on the disputed land during the ongoing case.

"We make it clear that if any illegal construction is raised by State Authorities on the forest land during the pendency of this original application then they will be doing so at their own risk and cost," the NGT order stated.

The warning came during a hearing on Thursday (March 14, 2024) concerning alleged illegal diversion of protected forest land in Assam's Hailakandi district for a Commando Battalion headquarters.

The case originated from two applications - a petition filed by the NGT itself (suo moto) and an intervention application (IA)...