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Mangaluru: Green Tribunal gives nod for building DC office at Padil

  •   Wed, Feb 03 2016 09:24:05 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner (DC), A B Ibrahim, said that the Chennai bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has since reversed its earlier orders on the proposal to build DC office complex at Padil. "The bench has now asked us to move ahead on the proposal after obtaining clearance from the forest department under whose jurisdiction the proposed site falls," he explained, addressing a press conference here on Tuesday February 2.

He stated that the bench had earlier ordered not to cut down trees, during the first phase of hearing of appeal filed against the above proposal by some private individuals. "This instruction was taken back on January 27, and we have been asked to obtain permission from the forest department to fell the trees as per the legal provisions, and then move ahead with the plan," he stated.

The DC explained that 477 trees are not being removed for the construction of the complex as alleged by the petitioners. "386 trees have been identified in the proposed site of the complex. Even among them, all trees are not being cut down. Most of the trees standing there are bamboo, acacia, and teak. The forest department will undertake a survey of the area and take a final call," he added.

Ibrahim said that estimated cost of the proposed complex is Rs 41 crore, and that the complex will need 5.89 acres out of 11 acres of forest department land at Padil. The building will cover 70 cents of land. Tender for works has been floated, and contractor has been finalized and submitted to revenue department for approval. Works will begin after the forest department undertakes survey and gives permission to cut down trees to build the complex, he narrated.

The DC reiterated that shifting of the district complex has been proposed in view of congestion and traffic pressure experienced at its current location. He said that the new complex will house 38 government offices. He cited that the district administration has undertaken environment protection initiative in 300 acres of land at Pilikula because of its genuine concern for protection and conservation of forest and greenery.
  

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  • shammi, karnataka

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    If you have the positivity in your character,it will ultimately lead to confidence,guts,well determined and daring.Then ultimately one will never be scared of anything.
    But if ur conscience saying you are doing wrong ,then confidence will collapse and leads to personality disaster and end up either being suicidal or criminal.So my dear fellow Indians ,no matter what if whole world accuses you,destabilises you,If you are fighting a legal battle ,then don't give up.Always allow positive vibes in your surroundings just like our super duper DC sahaab.May Almighty bless you.

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, ATTAVAR,MANGALURU

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    What our DC narrated in his above statement is correct and genuine. The Chennai Bench of National green Tribunal is convinced now and given green signal to proceed with the work of construction of DC Office Complex. It is not known why the people around raise hue and cry for this genuine project. In fact the entire are transferred to Revenue Dept. from Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation was a Private/Patta land. The Forest Department in early 1960's acquired this stretch of land from the neighbouring land owners to establish a Plant (Wood Preservation Plant) to treat Railway sleepers and to supply the same to Railway dept. When the land has come into the possession of Forest Department it was not covered with thick tree-growth as of now. The plot contained scarce tree-growth. After few years the Plant was closed. So the land was handed over to KSFIC to carry out their Industry work. Being a Forest Official I worked there for 2 years in 1969. Thats why I give this narration for the information of the public. Thereafter, year after year Plantations were raised under different schemes and thats why now we could see thick tree-growth like Bamboos, acacia, Teak and other softwood species. The entire land covered with few natural trees and plantations raised. Many of the trees standing in the plot are not natural trees. So according the definition of Forest act it doesn' come under the category of Deemed Forest or any other category of Forest. The Mangalore DFO has to categorise it and notify it. The enumerated 477 trees said to have been standing in the entire land of 11 acres and not in 5.89 acres that has been transferrd to Revenue Department. And as DC has said the area earmarked for DC office building is only 70 cents. So naturally few trees that are standing in that portion will be cut for the construction purpose and the rest will be retained. So what is the harm in cutting few trees? There are other factors also with regard to Shifting of DC's Office.

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  • Alwyn Crasta, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    While planning/constructing the new DC Office building at Padil, hope maximum care is taken to ensure the following:

    1. Damage to the ecology is to be
    kept to the minimum.

    2. Green building technology (like
    the one used in the recently
    constructed environment-
    friendly Mosque at Kodi) to be
    incorporated to reduce
    radiation and increase the
    natural air-flow and cooling
    in the building.

    3. Power and water conservation
    measures to be incorporated.

    4. As far as possible, landscaping
    should provide for increase in
    green vegetation around the
    new building.

    5. Hope valid suggestions from the
    experts in above matters will
    be given due consideration and
    incorporated, wherever possible.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    There are a few visionary political leaders like U.T. Khader, J.R. Lobo and our DC, A.B. Ibrahim. No doubt Mangalore will see ache din under their undisputed leadership.
    I notice him always well dressed and a pleasing personality. Keep up the good work sir.
    May God bless them all.

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  • PAM Suvarna, Karla

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    Best DC of the region as i have seen in these years.
    God bless you DC saheb.

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  • Ahmed, Mangaluru

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    What about the proposed bus-stand near Pumpwell? Which is necessity to reduce traffic flow into the city. DC saab please fast track the project.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    I was worried about Green Tribunal giving nod for "Yettinahole" ...

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    ..estimated cost of the proposed complex is Rs 41 crore!!.. a few month back they inaugurated so called mini saudha spending several crores, why couldn't they accommodate there itself..only loot maar plan..these people dont have few lakhs to pay a poor lady from ADYAPADY who running pillar to pillar to get her land acquisition compensation..

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Wed, Feb 03 2016

    There is one person making some positive changes in our region, i.e. DC Saab Ibrahim Saheb!!!! As far as I know….this person is not influenced by any Political Party or Leader till date!!!!!

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