Ban all unauthorised slaughterhouses in #UP, says #NGT

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a ban on all illegal slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh and directed state authorities to ensure there is proper regulation of meat shops.

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said slaughterhouses which do not have permission from UP Pollution Control Board and/or environmental clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority besides permissions from local authorities will not be allowed to operate either in open or shops.

“Uttar Pradesh, UP Pollution Control Board, nagar palikas, corporations and all other public authorities shall fully ensure that no illegal and unauthorised slaughterhouses are permitted to operate,” the bench said.

The green panel made it clear that slaughterhouses in Ghaziabad, Hapur and Meerut, which operate either in open or shops, will be permitted to function only if they have consent to operate.