Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nirmal Kumar Tripathi Vs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Others dated 31/05/2023.

Grievance in the application was against failure to scientifically manage the solid waste. It was also stated that there was water pollution and encroachment in Deoria Nagar Palika Parishad. Garbage was being dumped into the drain. The drain was being encroached from Kotwali crossing to Jalkal Road and Sabji Mandi. Certain other locations are also mentioned in the application.

The Tribunal directed the matter to be first looked into by the Nagar Palika Parishad, Deoria and action taken in accordance with law. An action taken report has to be filed within one month.