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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding water bodies/low lands being filled up, Makardah village, Howrah District, West Bengal, 22/08/2016

  • 22/08/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dhrubo Mukherjee Vs Pollution Control Board, West Bengal & Others dated 22/08/2016 regarding water bodies/low lands which are located on the west side of the Makardah village (Howrah District, West Bengal) stretching upto Ankurhati village which are allegedly being filled up for the purpose of industrial activities without complying with the laws relevant thereto.

National Green Tribunal (Eastern Bench) directs the District Magistrate, Howrah to inspect the low land areas specifically mentioned in the O.A. (Original Application) and submit a report on the conditions prevailing there.