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Sudden crackdown on polluting units and the ensuing violence could have been avoided had government agencies been prompt in implementing existing norms, say experts

NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of environment forest and climate change has issued a show-cause notice to the Okhla waste-to-energy plant for violation of the environmental clearance.

Directions came while green panel was hearing a plea moved by a city resident

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhay Singh Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 15/04/2019 regarding pollution by using wood dust, plastic bags and tyres/tubes as a fuel at Sainik Enclave, Vikas Nagar, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi.

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) here on Tuesday slapped Rs 1 lakh environment damage charges each on 765 units for directly or indirectly causing pollution.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of RWA Jain Colony Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 05/04/2019 regarding pollution by illegal industrial activities in North West Delhi and also violation of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajesh Kumar Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 05/04/2019 regarding air pollution casued by Brake Lining factory near Chaju Gate, Babarpur, Delhi. NGT had directed the Delhi Pollution Control Board (DPCC) to furnish a factual and action taken report and the Tribunal has received a report that the East Delhi Municipal Corporation has sealed the premises.

The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the municipal corporations over illegal dairies and condition of cattle in the city while slapping a fine of Rs 10 l

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dhiren Chhikara Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 27/03/2019 regarding air pollution being caused in Harijan Basti, Rajokri Pahadi, Delhi where garbage is being burnt by the DBC Warehouse.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Deepak Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 25/03/2019 regarding illegal discharge of effluents – industrial and municipal and air pollution in Village Jindpur, Alipur Division, G.T. Road, Delhi. It is further alleged that a pond has been encroached. Resorts have been set up around the village which are creating noise pollution even after 10:00 p.m. by using D.J., laser lights and generators.

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