https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14324 Encroachment on green belts threatens ecological functions and urban liveability through residential, commercial, agricultural, institutional, and dumping activities. Municipal corporations, urban local bodies, urban development authorities, state forest departments, residents' associations, and tribunals share enforcement roles using notices, demolition, fines, sealing, and restoration orders, but face challenges including political pressure, weak enforcement capacity, poor land records, and slow litigation. Strengthening protection requires GIS digitisation, drone and satellite monitoring, public participation, expedited legal mechanisms, restoration funds, and incentives for green space maintenance. en-us Tue, 06 May 2025 09:59:32 +0530 Tue, 06 May 2025 09:59:32 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14324 Encroachment on green belts threatens ecological functions and urban liveability through residential, commercial, agricultural, institutional, and dumping activities. Municipal corporations, urban local bodies, urban development authorities, state forest departments, residents' associations, and tribunals share enforcement roles using notices, demolition, fines, sealing, and restoration orders, but face challenges including political pressure, weak enforcement capacity, poor land records, and slow litigation. Strengthening protection requires GIS digitisation, drone and satellite monitoring, public participation, expedited legal mechanisms, restoration funds, and incentives for green space maintenance. Articles Environmental Law Tue, 06 May 2025 09:59:32 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14324