Shimla, July 7 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised serious questions over the recovery of environmental compensation worth Rs 79 lakh imposed on multiple violators involved in illegal mining activities in Handakundi village, located in the Doon Assembly segment of Himachal Pradesh.
During a hearing on July 3, the tribunal reviewed a report filed by the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (HPPCB), which confirmed the imposition of fines based on challans submitted by the SHO of Manpura and the Mining Officer, Solan.
However, the report failed to provide any clarity on the recovery process of the compensation, prompting the tribunal to issue notices to four key officials seeking their response.
Those served with notices i...