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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding withdrawal of water from Mussoorie lake, 18/05/2022

  • 18/05/2022

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kartik Sharma Vs State of Uttarakhand dated 18/05/2022.

Grievance in the application is against unregulated drawal of water from Mussoorie lake, having potential for damage to the lake. The violators include Hotel Jaypee Residency, Mussoorie and others.

The NGT directed a joint Committee of CPCB, State PCB, District Magistrate, Dehradun and State Wetland Authority with State PCB being the nodal agency to ascertain facts and take remedial action in coordination with concerned authorities. The factual and action taken report has to be filed with the Tribunal within two months.