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MSHRC summons forest dept principal secretary, civic chief, over Aarey patch
Updated On: 30 September, 2023 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
MSHRC takes cognisance of mid-day report, demanding to know why no action had been taken to stop destruction of forest
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A high-angle view of Aarey Milk Colony from the Western Express Highway at Goregaon on July 19, 2020. Pic/Satej Shinde
The summons states, “Whereas commission has taken suo motu cognisance dated September 26 in respect to the news of English newspaper mid-day regarding ‘How did Aarey patch go from lush green to dead brown?’ against you for having failed to take necessary action in respect of its grievance, you are hereby summoned to appear before the commission in courtroom no 1 in person on October 20 at 11 am and thereafter, to submit response to the complaint.”
The summons also read, “You are further directed to submit your response in writing with relevant documents upon which you intend to rely in respect of your defence. Take note that in default of your appearance on the day mentioned above, the matter will be decided further in accordance with the law.” Following mid-day’s report, the MSHRC decided to take up the matter by way of a suo motu complaint under Section 12 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
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