Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of U.R. Beniwal Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors dated 15/02/2016 regarding unlawful extraction of groundwater by industries in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

It is undisputed that the area in question is a ‘Dark Zone’ for the purpose of extraction of water. Counsel appearing for the Applicant points out that the inspection team has noticed that by and large all industries are extracting ground water unauthorisedly and do not have permission from the CGWA.