Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ram Milan Sahani Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 30/01/2024.

The applicant, Ram Milan Sahani complained that on an average 500 tonnes of garbage is being dumped on embankment of river Rapti at "nausad Akla Baudha/Kalani" which is reaching main river flow causing serious pollution to river and also creating health hazards to residents of Gorakhpur.

A combined report filed on behalf of the Municipal Corporation and the District Magistrate, Gorakhpur filed on January 28, 2024 was found to be extremely dissatisfactory.