Rajaji National Park: NGT seeks Centre's response in mining

The National Green Tribunal has sought the Centres response on a plea against illegal mining of minor minerals within 10 km zone of Rajaji National Park and Asan Conservation Reserve in Dehradun.

A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi issued notice to the ministry of environment and forests, the Uttarakhand government, the district magistrate of Dehradun and others while posting the matter for next hearing on October 13.

"Issue notice to the respondents by registered post and acknowledgment due and Dasti as well. Notice made returnable on October 13," the bench said.