The tribunal also directed the MoEF&CCÂ to look into the question of declaring parts of river Son, running in both states, as Son Ghadiyal Wildlife Sanctuary in accordance with law within 3 months.
The two mining companies are required to pay environmental compensation of Rs. 8.16 crore and Rs. 7.08 crore respectively, to the UPPCB in instalments.
Prologue As the first light of dawn diffuses through the misty window panes of Tara Homestay and a smell of fresh snow permeates through the window, just opened to check the weather outside, I wake up