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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding delay in Amritsar STP project, 29/06/2017

  • 29/06/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own motion Vs. State of Punjab dated 29/06/2017 regarding delay in Amritsar STP project. NGT expresses its displeasure on the working of Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board and the Project Proponent who have failed to discharge their obligations. NGT notes that they have not even tested the outlet effluent from the STP. NGT directs the Project Proponent to pay environmental compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs within one week and directs the State Pollution Control Board of Punjab to supervise the entire plant and analyze the outlet effluents from the STP and submit a Report to the Tribunal on the next date of hearing.

Previous Related Orders:

1. 20/06/2017
2. 29/05/2017