Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding supply of treated water supply to a stadium for IPL matches, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 01/04/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Bengaluru stadium to get treated water supply for IPL matches amid crisis" appearing in India Today dated 21.03.2024.
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board was directed to file a detailed report disclosing complete details of quantity and source of water being used in M Chinnaswamy Stadium and also the quality of treated water supplied.
The NGT was hearing the case filed suo moto on the basis of a news item "Bengaluru stadium to get treated water supply for IPL matches amid crisis" appearing in India Today, March 21, 2024. The news item related to to the supply of treated water to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches amid the water crisis.
The news item said that the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) upon the request of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has permitted supply of treated water to the stadium from the Cubbon Park Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The NGT, April 1, 2024 directed impleading the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board; Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Bengaluru and Karnataka State Cricket Association.