#NGT notice to Centre on Hindon pollution

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking stay on the operation of all industries which are dumping untreated effluents into the Hindon river and its tributaries.
A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the ministry of water resources, environment ministry, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and others while seeking their response by May 25. The tribunal’s direction came while hearing a plea filed by an NGO seeking directions to take “immediate” steps for removal of all dumped solid waste in Hindon and frame action plan for the rejuvenation and cleaning up of the river.