Question : PENDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND FORESTRY CASES



(a) the details of cases relating to Environment and Forests pending in the courts as on date, State-wise;

(b) whether there is an inordinate delay in disposal of these cases resulting in failure of Environment and Forestry laws to achieve their objectives;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government for speedy disposal of these cases and the extent of success achieved after taking such steps ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.