National Green Tribunal Court for Sambhar Lake encroachment case. Tribunal directed applicant to approach revenue authorities for identification and removal of encroachments instead of taking direct action.
Directed applicant to approach revenue authorities for identification, demarcation, and removal of encroachments.
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Item No.04
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL CENTRAL ZONE BENCH, BHOPAL THROUGH PHYSICAL HEARING (WITH HYBRID OPTION)
Original Application No. 41/2026(CZ)
General Manager, Sambhar Salt Ltd. Applicant(s)
Vs.
State of Rajasthan & Ors. Respondent(s)
Date of Hearing: 13.04.2026
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEO KUMAR SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER HON'BLE MR. SUDHIR KUMAR CHATURVEDI, EXPERT MEMBER
For Applicant(s): None For Respondent(s) : Mr. Rohit Sharma, Adv. for RSPCB Ms. Shefali Jian, Adv. for State of Rajasthan
ORDER
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or obstructions in the free flow of natural water necessary actions
must be taken according to revenue laws.
Sheo Kumar Singh, JM
Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi, EM
13th April, 2026, Original Application No.41/2026(CZ) K
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether encroachments around the Sambhar Lake need to be identified and removed by revenue authorities.
Whether the Tribunal can direct the removal of encroachments in a resource locus standi case.
General Manager, Sambhar Salt Ltd.
State of Rajasthan
Sheo Kumar Singh
Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi
As recorded by the court registry
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