PIL alleges NBWL standing committee approved 97% of proposals in 11 years
The Delhi High Court has admitted a PIL challenging the National Board for Wildlife's standing committee for approving 97% of development proposals between 2014 and 2025. Petitioners argue the board has become a 'rubber stamp' that fails to conduct necessary ecological scrutiny.
Why it matters
This case questions the efficacy of environmental regulatory bodies in balancing industrial development with wildlife conservation in India.
The Delhi High Court has admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the functioning of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) and its standing committee. The petition alleges that the committee, instead of acting as the country’s top statutory body for forest and wildlife conservation, granted clearances to 97% of the development proposals placed before it between 2014 and 2025, effectively reducing the NBWL to a mere rubber stamp.
The article focuses on the allegations of environmentalists and retired officials, highlighting concerns about regulatory failure.
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