Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Awadhesh Kumar Pandey Vs State of Jharkhand & Others dated 03/10/2023.

The matter related to pollution caused by M/s. D. D. Steel & Power Limited. It was alleged that highly polluting industrial effluents were being discharged directly into the air and nearby drains and fields also inflicting damage to local flora.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench) in the matter of Awadhesh Kumar Pandey Vs State of Jharkhand dated 07/07/2023.

The applicant has requested for immediate halting of the concretization drive in Telco Colony and surrounding areas of Jamshedpur till a comprehensive Environment Impact Assessment is conducted to undertake de-concretization measures, specifically for the removal of concrete and tiling around tree roots and provision for adequate space and soil for their growth and sustenance.