Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Subrato Mookherjee Vs Kolaghat Thermal Power Station & Others dated 14/12/2017 regarding pollution caused by Kolaghat Thermal Power Station. NGT Eastern Bench noted that the two reports submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board and the State PCB indicate different views.

Rs. 55-cr first phase of project to be completed next year

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sai Sulphonates Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/12/2017 to declare the process of manufacturing of LABSA as a white category industry having zero pollution potential based upon its self assessment carried out as per criteria laid down in the CPCB guidelines. NGT directs a committee to be constituted to inspect the industry concerned and take appropriate steps to examine the self-assessment report submitted by the Applicant industry Sai Sulphonates Pvt. Ltd.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Legal Aid Services-West Bengal Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/12/2017 regarding pollution caused by Mejia Thermal Power Station, Bankura, West Bengal. The Enquiry Report substantiates environmental degradation both in terms of air and water pollution and therefore the Court directs the power plant to show cause before the next date (31/01/2018) as to why the plant shall not be ordered to be shut down for not having followed the pollution norms.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 12/12/2017 regarding Royal Calcutta Turf Club in Kolkata Maidan releasing effluents without treatment, Kolkata, West Bengal. Counsel for the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, submits that the club has taken a large number of measures for taking care of the discharge of waste water and for dealing with solid waste. He further submits that they are in the process of preparing a detailed project for it.

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