NGT extends time limit for constitution of BMC
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has extended the time limit for constitution of biodiversity management committees (BMC)and preparation of people’s biodiversity registers (PBR) in view of the ongoing pandemic.
The National Biodiversity Authority informed NGT Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel that monitoring would be conducted with all State biodiversity boards and necessary steps for compliance will be taken.
COVID-19 situation
Following submissions made before the Bench, the Tribunal observed: “We also find that in view of COVID-19 situation, it will be necessary to take a liberal view about the delay caused. Accordingly, the time for remaining compliance is extended up to June 30, 2021 and compensation amounts will stand waived if compliance is ensured by that date.”