Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

The PIL raised a number of serious objections to the approval for hydrocarbon exploration, including an exemption to public hearing, during the clearance process.

The Gauhati High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the Assam forest department for failing to file an affidavit in connection with a public interest litigation on the grant of permission to Oil India Limited (OIL) to drill for hydrocarbons in the Dibru Saikhowa National Park.