India, April 23 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given its verdict on a proposed integrated multi-sports arena project in the Dwarka area of the national capital. The NGT has rejected the claim of "Deemed Environment Clearance" made by the project proponent and directed strict action on environmental violations.

The proponents of this project are WorldStreet Sports Centre Limited and Omaxe Limited. The Dwarka Sports Arena Project (Omaxe State) is a state-of-the-art, five-in-one destination being developed on over 50 acres of land in Sector 19B. The project includes a cricket-football stadium with a capacity of 30,000, retail, hotel and sports facilities (swimming, badminton).

The tribunal clarified that the project has not yet r...