POLITICSJul 10 · 07:20 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

NGT orders recovery of ₹2.65 crore fine from BHU for illegally cutting 33 trees

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the recovery of ₹2.65 crore from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for illegally cutting 33 trees. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) was directed to assess and recover environmental compensation within three months starting August 11 last year but failed to do so.

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