New Delhi/ Shimla, Nov 17,

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken note of alleged violations of environmental norms in the construction of the 2.4-kilometre ropeway project at Bijli Mahadev in Kharal Valley, Himachal Pradesh, while hearing two connected cases on Thursday. The matter came up before the Principal Bench in New Delhi, comprising Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr A. Senthil Vel, who observed that “in both the original applications, common issue in respect of violation of environmental norm in the construction of 2.4 km long ropeway project at Bijli Mahadev, Kharal Valley, Himachal Pradesh is involved.”

The cases—filed by applicant Nachiketa Sharma and by the Bijli Mahadev Mandir Committee—question the compliance of mandatory environmental proce

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