The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an interim order directing authorities to prevent any illegal construction activities within the Jaypee Wishtown township in Noida’s Sector 128. This action comes in response to allegations of unauthorized developments by Jaypee Infratech Ltd. in environmentally sensitive areas, including the Yamuna floodplain and the vicinity of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
In its order dated April 21, a bench comprising NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal, and expert member Afroz Ahmad emphasized that construction on the Yamuna riverbed or in violation of environmental norms cannot be permitted. The tribunal noted that despite repeated opportunities, neither the Noida Authority nor Jaypee Infratech Ltd. provided responses to the allegations.
The NGT’s directive mandates that the concerned authorities ensure no illegal construction is carried out by the developer on the Yamuna floodplain, in accordance with the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. Furthermore, the tribunal has barred any construction by Jaypee Infratech Ltd. that violates environmental norms until the next hearing scheduled for August 21.
This development underscores the importance of adhering to environmental regulations, especially in ecologically sensitive zones. The NGT’s intervention aims to protect the integrity of the Yamuna floodplain and the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, ensuring that urban development does not come at the expense of environmental degradation.
