Construction of Mapithel Dam put on hold
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 13 2013:
The Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal set up by the Supreme Court of India has directed the State Government to put the construction works of Mapithel Dam
on hold.
Informing this to media persons today, Advisor of Mapithel Dam Affected Village Organization (MDAVO) Thami Kashung said that the National Green Tribunal has passed the ruling for failing to obtain the forest clearance and violating the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 .
The villagers of four villages affected by Mapithel Dam have been urging the authorities concerned to stop the project in view of its serious consequences.
The State Government should respect the ruling and stop the construction works, he added.