The Supreme Court restored an order halting construction at Jilling Estate, Uttarakhand, due to concerns of ecological damage and wildlife disruption. Birendra Singh’s plea for comprehensive environmental impact assessment was upheld. The dispute over single-window clearances and ‘Deemed Forest’ classification continues, with the next hearing scheduled for August 12.
The Supreme Court has stayed a hotel project in Uttarakhand’s Bhimtal-Mukteshwar area to protect the forest. This decision follows concerns about the state government’s measures to control forest fires. The Court also directed the project proponent to respond to the petition within six weeks. The Indian Army and Air Force are assisting in firefighting efforts.