US EditionNGT Directs to Issue Notice to Centre, U.P. Govt. on ‘Violations’ Near Taj Mahal
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to multiple authorities over unauthorized constructions and tree felling threatening the Taj Mahal's fragile ecosystem.
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NGT directs to issue notice to Centre, U.P. govt. on ‘violations’ near Taj Mahal
According to the applicant, as per the Supreme Court, any tree felling within a 5 km aerial distance from the Taj Mahal requires prior permission of the top court, irrespective of the number of trees involved
Taj Mahal under threat: NGT cracks down on illegal tree felling, construction in heritage buffer zone
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench in New Delhi, has taken suo motu cognisance of grave allegations involving illegal tree felling, unauthorised construction and encroachments in Agra's ecologically fragile zones- especially around the Taj Mahal and along the Agra-Gwalior Highway. The case, Original Application No. 665/2025 (Jagan Prasad Tehriya vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.), highlights brazen violations threatening the UNES…
Agra: National Green Tribunal issues notice on alleged illegal tree felling and construction near Taj Mahal
Directing the State of Uttar Pradesh and other authorities to respond to serious allegations of environmental violations, the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, on December 23, 2025, issued notice in a plea alleging illegal felling of trees, encroachments, and unauthorised constructions in ec
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