# NGT issues notices to Delhi govt, forest dept over ridge encroachment 2026-08-08T19:51:16+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Delhi government and the forest department over two separate complaints of encroachment on notified forest land in the southern ridge. In one case, a local resident alleged that the SDM Saket directed the forest department to allow road access through forest land in Asola village for three farmhouse owners. The plea claims no forest land diversion was granted. In the second case, another resident complained of encroachment and construction on forest land at Bhati village, citing a special task force report. The NGT has ordered the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to conduct a spot inspection and submit a report before the next hearing on October 15. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Delhi forest, encroachment, environmental norms, forest department, NGT, southern ridge Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ngt-issues-notices-to-delhi-govt-forest-dept-over-ridge-encroachment/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ngt-issues-notices-to-delhi-govt-forest-dept-over-ridge-encroachment/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.