NGT seeks expert opinion on proposed commercial complex above Bhikaji Cama Place metro station
The National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi's principal chief conservator of forest (PCCF) to submit an expert opinion on a plea which had said the area above the Bhikaji Cama Metro station, where the DMRC has proposed the construction of a commercial complex, was designated as a park.
The plea had said the area spread over approximately a hectare is designated as a park as per the Delhi Master Plan, 2021, and located on the Sudhir Tyagi Marg in Netaji Nagar here.
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also directed that the land which was transferred to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was only for barricading and may not be taken over by it.
"Let the PCCF, Delhi furnish an expert opinion by email before the next date.
"Since it is stated that the applicant has deposited an amount for plantation of 12,900 trees with the Delhi government, PCCF may also furnish the status of such plantations. The land which was transferred only for barricading may not be .