The National Green Tribunal (NGT), October 19, 2022 said that whether Taradi-Dhabra Shashikhal Motar Marg above the Naula of village Malla Dhadhariya requires environmental clearance (EC) in view of EIA Notification 2006 needs to be looked into by the authorities.
A naula is a naturally-occurring water aquifer. It is a stone-lined tank which catches dripping water from springs and streams. It looks like a temple from outside and is equally regarded as such.
Ganesh Chand Sharma in his application before the NGT, April 10, 2022 said that the Taradi-Dhabra Shashikhal Motar Marg should not be constructed and an alternative route must be adopted to protect the naula from damage. The matter is listed for consideration, February 15, 2023.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/order-national-green-tribunal-regarding-construction-road-affecting-water-system-village
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Malla-Dhadharia-Almora-NGT-order-Oct19-2022.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/roads
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment-impact-assessment-eia
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/almora-d
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/uttaranchal-uttarakhand
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/national-green-tribunal-ngt
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/court
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/water-resources