Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Maheshtala Manufacturers Welfare Association Vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors. dated 19/03/2015 regarding pollution caused by bleaching, printing and dying industries, Maheshtala‎, West Bengal.

The Tribunal directed 79 industries to remain closed and not to carry on their operation till the time directed by the Tribunal on the next date of hearing.