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NGT Demands Swift Dam Demarcation in 3 Weeks
3 Oct
Summary
- NGT orders completion of Kerwa dam FTL demarcation within three weeks.
- Spillway repair allows Kerwa dam water levels to reach 80%.
- Eight individuals added as respondents in land rights dispute.
The National Green Tribunal's central bench in Bhopal has ordered an 11-member committee to finalize the full tank level (FTL) demarcation for the Kerwa dam reservoir within the next three weeks. This directive comes after the committee previously completed demarcation for the Upper Lake and Kaliyasot reservoirs.
During a recent hearing, it was revealed that the Kerwa dam's FTL demarcation was halted because the reservoir had not attained its full level. This was attributed to a damaged spillway. The Water Resource Department has since undertaken repairs, leading to an increase in the reservoir's water level to 80%.
Additionally, eight individuals who expressed concerns about their land ownership rights being affected by the demarcation, particularly due to land designated for a botanical garden, were permitted to join the petition as respondents. The tribunal clarified that the demarcation process adheres to Supreme Court directives and does not affect individual property rights.
