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The NGT ordered Uttarakhand’s Chief Secretary to complete Ganga floodplain demarcation within eight weeks, citing two years of delays and illegal construction.
The National Green Tribunal has ordered Uttarakhand’s Chief Secretary to personally oversee the delayed demarcation of the Ganga floodplain, citing nearly two years of inaction despite prior commitments.
The directive, issued December 13, 2025, follows concerns over illegal construction in Kankhal, Haridwar, and emphasizes adherence to the 2016 River Ganga order, which mandates demarcation based on the 1:100-year flood level.
While other Ganga-basin states use a standardized one-metre contour method, Uttarakhand has not progressed, citing inconsistent plans and undisclosed funding issues.
The NGT ruled that delays harm public interest and environmental governance, directing the Chief Secretary to complete the task within eight weeks and report by February 23, 2026.
La NGT ordenó al Secretario Principal de Uttarakhand que completara la demarcación de la llanura de inundación de Ganga dentro de ocho semanas, citando dos años de retraso y construcción ilegal.