Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Raja Muzaffar Bhat Vs Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir & Others dated 13/04/2023.
Grievance in the application is against unscientific dumping of solid waste and bio-medical waste in the area falling between Sher-EKashmir Bridge (NG 144A) and the confluence of Poonch river and Belar nala, near Poonch town, Jammu & Kashmir. Such dumping of waste has harmful impact on river Poonch which is a source of drinking water in the area. The authorities have failed to take remedial action inspite of representations.
The NGT directed Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Board and the District Magistrate, Poonch to furnish a joint report in the matter after verifying facts and take remedial action within two months.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/order-national-green-tribunal-regarding-dumping-solid-waste-and-bio-medical-waste-area-near
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/waste-dumping-Poonch-river-NGT-order-April13-2023.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-disposal
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hazardous-waste
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/river-pollution
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/national-green-tribunal-ngt
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/court
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hospital-waste
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/jammu-kashmir