(a) whether the National Green Tribunal has observed that the Mall developers are
violating the norms of environmental clearances in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the National Green Tribunal has instructed concerned authorities to conduct
periodical inspection of the malls to ensure compliance of the conditions on which it was granted
environmental clearances in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS
(SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. In an application filed before NGT, it was alleged by the applicant that shops have
been set-up in the basements and multi-level blocks of a mall, meant for parking, by altering the plans.
(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. The Honorable National Green Tribunal vide its order dated October 24, 2013
directed the MoEF and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to conduct periodical inspections
to ensure compliance of conditions of clearance/consent.