<p>The National Green Tribunal (South Zone) on Wednesday ordered status quo on all project activities proposed in the Amrit Mahal Kaval grassland ecosystems of Challakere taluk, Chitradurga, with immediate effect. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The directions were issued based on the interim prayers filed by environmentalist groups and the locals, which complained that Defence Research Development Organisation, Indian Institute of Science, Indian Space Research Organisation, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Development Corporation, Karnataka Housing Board, Sagitaur Pvt. Ltd. have commenced project activities in these ecologically sensitive areas in comprehensive violations of laws protecting the environment, wildlife, forests, peoples’ rights, etc. <br /><br />In its order, the Tribunal has directed the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to review any pending applications for clearances sought from project proponents in due accordance with law over the next fortnight. <br /><br />The case has been posted for hearing again on 17th September, 2013.<br /></p>
<p>The National Green Tribunal (South Zone) on Wednesday ordered status quo on all project activities proposed in the Amrit Mahal Kaval grassland ecosystems of Challakere taluk, Chitradurga, with immediate effect. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The directions were issued based on the interim prayers filed by environmentalist groups and the locals, which complained that Defence Research Development Organisation, Indian Institute of Science, Indian Space Research Organisation, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Development Corporation, Karnataka Housing Board, Sagitaur Pvt. Ltd. have commenced project activities in these ecologically sensitive areas in comprehensive violations of laws protecting the environment, wildlife, forests, peoples’ rights, etc. <br /><br />In its order, the Tribunal has directed the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to review any pending applications for clearances sought from project proponents in due accordance with law over the next fortnight. <br /><br />The case has been posted for hearing again on 17th September, 2013.<br /></p>