National Green Tribunal disposed of an original application for removal of illegal encroachment in a Delhi wetland by permitting the applicant to intervene in a pending comprehensive petition (OA No. 633/2024) rather than multiplying proceedings.
Permitting the applicant to intervene in Original Application No. 633/2024.
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Court No. 1
Item No. 11
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No. 51/2025
Devender
Applicant
Versus
Department of Forest & Ors.
Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 10.07.2026
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON HON’BLE DR. AFROZ AHMAD, EXPERT MEMBER
Applicant: Mr. Girish. K. Sharma, Adv.
Respondents: Ms. Jyoti Mendiratta & Ms. Ananya Basudha, Advocates for Wetland Authority, Delhi & DM, South Mr. Bhoop Singh, Adv. for R - 3 (Through VC)
ORDER
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM
July 10, 2026 A
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether an original application seeking removal of illegal encroachment can be disposed of by permitting intervention in a pending comprehensive petition regarding demarcation and rejuvenation of wate
Devender
Department of Forest
Prakash Shrivastava
Dr. Afroz Ahmad
As recorded by the court registry
An original application before a tribunal, most commonly a service dispute before the Central or a State Administrative Tribunal.
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