Who is liable for the restoration of the Chenab River's ecology?

Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) has been held liable by the National Green Tribunal to pay the full cost of restoring the downstream riverine ecology of the Chenab River.

What caused the damage to the Chenab River's ecology?

The damage was caused by the illegal dumping of construction debris during the ongoing construction of the 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project.

What actions has the National Green Tribunal ordered?

The NGT has directed MEIL to pay for full restoration, mandated the formation of an expert committee to assess costs, and is pursuing penal action for environmental clearance violations.

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River Ecology Damaged: Firm Liable for Full Restoration Costs

2 Mar

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Summary

MEIL must pay for full restoration of Chenab river ecology.
Illegal dumping of debris occurred during hydroelectric project construction.
NGT formed expert committee to assess restoration costs.

River Ecology Damaged: Firm Liable for Full Restoration Costs

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) to bear the entire cost of restoring the Chenab River's downstream ecology. This directive stems from violations discovered during the 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project construction in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.

An expert committee, to be formed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), will determine the restoration expenses within three months. The NGT's decision, based on site visits and official reports, highlighted illegal dumping of construction debris into the river.