NGT takes suo motu cognizance of death of 4 endangered crocodiles in Rajasthan river – India Legal

The Nationwide Inexperienced Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a information article reporting the demise of 4 endangered crocodiles in a Rajasthan river, with specialists suspecting air pollution because the trigger. 

The tribunal thought of the matter severe, because it includes the demise of an endangered species listed below Schedule 1(c) of the Wildlife (Safety) Act, 1972.

In 2022, 50 crocodiles died resulting from industrial waste air pollution within the Chandraloi River, Kota, Rajasthan. 

The current deaths of 4 crocodiles, roughly 6-7 ft lengthy, had been reported simply six days previous to the publication of the information article. 

The Principal Bench comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal , Judicial Member, and Dr. A. Senthil Vel, Professional Member has constituted a joint committee comprising the Rajasthan State Air pollution Management Board, the Central Air pollution Management Board, the Chief Wildlife Warden of Rajasthan, and a nominee of the Wildlife Institute of India to analyze the matter.

The committee has been directed to look at the factual correctness of the knowledge, decide the explanations for the crocodiles’ deaths, and submit a report inside two months. 

The Central Air pollution Management Board will function the nodal authority for coordination and compliance. 

The NGT has listed the matter for additional listening to on February 25, 2025.