Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Krishan Kashyap Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 06/05/2024.

In the Original Application, the complaint was in respect of laying underground pipeline and discharge of sewer waste of Shivam Enclave Colony, Old Haibatpur, Greater Noida in the Hindon river in violation of the environmental norms.

The joint committee report said that Shivam Enclave Colony, old Haibatpur is situated in flood plain area of Hindon river and it has no sewerage network and sewage generated from it is directly discharged in Hindon river. The report also recommended that the concerned authorities take appropriate action to ensure that not only the flood plain is protected but also discharge of untreated sewage in Hindon river is prevented within the shortest time.

NGT directed the Chief Executive Officer, Greater Noida Authority, Gautam Budh Nagar to file a report one week before the next date of hearing, August 16, 2024.