Tag: Punjab Land Preservation Act

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Land Cleared for New Buildings at Damdama Basin, Aravalis

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Significant alterations have been made to the land near Damdama Lake, including tree removal and the extension of an electricity line, to accommodate new buildings within this protected Aravalis zone. A 3km kuccha road has been created, running through the catchment area — a region safeguarded under the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) which prohibits non-forest activities. The road begins behind the Damdama Tourist Complex managed by the Haryana tourism department and traverses the lake basin, linking newly constructed concrete structures. Initially 1.5km long in 2021, the road has now expanded to 3km, despite previous efforts…

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85 of 730 Illegal Structures Cleared in Faridabad’s Aravalis

GURUGRAM: In Faridabad, of the 730 forest areas protected under Section 4 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA), about 85 have been cleared of encroachments. “Demolition drives began on June 11, targeting 85 locations identified during the survey,” stated a senior forest official. The PLPA prohibits construction, encroachment, and tree felling in these forest areas. “We are now focusing on larger structures like farmhouses. We’ve encountered resistance at certain sites, leading to two FIRs against individuals for damaging machinery and causing injuries,” he added. The Supreme Court, in its July 2022 ruling, mandated that all Aravali land protected under…