Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding operation of industrial units manufacturing formaldehyde and resins in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, 21/12/2021

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding operation of industrial units manufacturing formaldehyde and resins in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, 21/12/2021 [1]

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vineet Nagar Vs Central Ground Water Authority & Others dated 21/12/2021.

Prayer in the application is for remedial action against illegal operation of industrial units in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, manufacturing formaldehyde and its different resins (including melamine formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde and phenol formaldehyde) without requisite EC as per EIA Notification, September 14, 2006.

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The NGT order, December 21, 2021 said that all units manufacturing formaldehyde and its different resins (including melamine formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde and phenol formaldehyde) without requisite EC as per EIA Notification, September 14, 2006 would be governed by the requirement of such EC. Respective State PCBs may take further action in accordance with law.

Judgement Date:

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

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