NGT Issues Notices for Illegal Construction in Rohini Green Belt

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NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, DDA, and other relevant agencies concerning a complaint about unauthorized construction in a green belt located in Rohini’s Sector 16. The tribunal mandated that the respondents comply with the 2021 Master Plan and the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986, instructing that both preventive and punitive measures be implemented within one month.

The NGT is reviewing a petition from activist Varun Gulati, who alleges encroachment and illegal building activities on a designated green area in Block-D, Pocket-1, Sector-16, Rohini. The petitioner presented photographs to the tribunal indicating that unknown individuals are progressing with unauthorized construction on the green belt. He also claimed that despite notifying the appropriate authorities, no action has been taken thus far.

The bench declared in an order dated January 16, “The respondents are required to follow the stipulations of the DDA Master Plan 2021 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. They must undertake the necessary preventive, punitive, and remedial actions within a month and clearly outline the steps taken to fulfill their statutory obligations.”

  • Published On January 18, 2026, at 11:13 PM IST

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