NGT forms panel on land subsidence in Jammu and Kasmir's Doda district

The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to conduct a study and suggest remedial measures for preventing environmental damage in light of the incident of land subsidence in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir.

The tribunal was hearing a matter where it had taken cognisance of a media report on its own about the damage and displacement caused by slipping of the earth.

According to the report, most houses in the area were damaged resulting in displacement of the inhabitants.

A bench of Chairperson Justice A K Goel noted that a geological survey of the area was being conducted to ascertain the reasons for the incident. It said the issue was a matter of concern requiring stringent preventive and remedial measures".

The bench, also comprising Expert Members A Senthil Vel and Afroz Ahmad noted the tribunal had earlier passed an order regarding the fragile areas in the Himalayan region and places including Shimla, Kasauli, Manali, McLeod Ganj in Himachal Pradesh and Aravali hills in