Bellandur lake always hits headlines for some reason – this time it’s in news because the National Green Tribunal has taken it on itself to save the lake from sewage abuse.
Though only eight days are left for the deadline of the National Green Tribunal, the eight-member expert committee is yet to study the approvals provided by BWSSB and KIADB to the massive SEZ coming up on Bellandur lake catchment area.
A report that proposed that lakes be rejuvenated and used as sources of water, is gathering dust at the BDA office. However, the matter is not as simple as it appears to be.
HC has given liberty to the petitioners to file a fresh petition after the case before National Green Tribunal is disposed. The Supreme Court stayed the fine imposed on the developers. What else is going on, related to Bellandur-Agara SEZ project?
National Green Tribunal delivered a verdict on the SEZ coming up on the catchment area of Bellandur lake, banning anymore sanctions to any projects in Bengaluru that are coming up on lake catchment areas. What else did the judgment say?
The PIL filed by citizens of Bellandur and Koramangala along with Namma Bengaluru Foundation has reached a stage where builders are asked by the court to be involved in the discussions on maintaining lakes, in collaboration with citizens. Read the full report.
During a recent Upa Lokayukta meeting, it came to light that the promoters declared the construction of two buildings with 18 flats as against actual 18 floors, in order to get BWSSB approval.
In a meeting last week, the Upa Lokayukta questioned as to why the BBMP allowed the construction to continue when the project did not have the necessary approval.
The PIL raises questions about the impact of the SEZ on environment, water table and traffic. It questions the allotment of land meant for agriculture.
Following media reports on violation of environment laws, the Lake Development Authority inspected Bengaluru’s controversial SEZ project off Bellandur Lake and asked KIADB to stop the construction.
