Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sajay Laloo Vs State of Meghalaya & Others dated 27/11/2017 regarding establishment of STPs in the town of Jowai, Meghalaya.

Dr. Todi, Ld. Advocate General appearing for the State of Meghalaya, submits that action for establishment of STPs in the Jowai Municipal area has been initiated and it has been decided that considering the topography of Jowai town several STPs have been planned. NGT makes it clear that establishment of the STPs cannot be avoided in the larger public interest of the area and the common STPs should be planned keeping in view the future growth of the Jowai town and the resultant increase in load.