High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Declare Unencroached Forest Land As ‘Reserved’, Warns Chief Secy Of Contempt In Case Of Failure

Nupur Thapliyal

8 Nov 2023 3:57 PM IST

  • High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Declare Unencroached Forest Land As ‘Reserved’, Warns Chief Secy Of Contempt In Case Of Failure

    The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Government to issue within two weeks a notification declaring all un-encroached forest land in the national capital as reserved under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927.Justice Jasmeet Singh said that in case the notification is not issued within the stipulated period, the Chief Secretary of Delhi Government shall be liable for...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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