Mumbai: The Pune bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the state pollution board to ensure that the Mithi, Waduli, Ulhas and Patalganga rivers be restored to pure forms.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nicholas H. Almeida Vs M/s Lenzing Modi Fibres India Pvt. ltd. Ors. dated 28/11/2013 regarding environment clearance and consent to establish granted to M/s. Lenzing Modi Fibre India Ltd. who has proposed a project for manufacturing of Viscose Fibers (80,000 TPA) with Captive Power Plant (16 MW) at plot No.M-1, M-2 of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Additional Patalganga Industrial Area, village Sarsai, Tqh. Panvel, District Raigad, Maharashtra.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nicholas H. Almeida Vs M/s Lenzing Modi Fibres India Pvt Ltd & Others dated 13/09/2013 regarding the setting up of a viscose staple fibre plant near the vicinity of Karnala Birds Sanctuary by Lenzing Modi Fibres India Private Ltd.