NGT issues notices to Haryana mining department over Aravali land auction

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Haryana's mining department and the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) regarding the auction of protected Aravali land for mining in Rajawas. They have four weeks to respond. This action follows a report highlighting the controversial auction of 506 acres designated as protected under the Forest (Conservation) Act. The mining department auctioned part of this land without necessary approvals. Local opposition has emerged, with residents seeking to have the area designated as a wildlife reserve. The mining department is required to obtain consent from the village's gram panchayat, which has faced resistance from villagers.