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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution by carpet manufacturer, Rewari, Haryana, 11/07/2019

  • 11/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bhim Singh Vs M/s. Uni Product (Pvt. Ltd.) & Others dated 11/07/2019. Grievance in the application is that M/s Uni Product (Pvt. Ltd.) and M/s Golden Tex Private Limited are manufacturing carpets in District Rewari, Haryana. In the course of their working, carpet waste comprising of synthetic material was burnt causing air pollution. The said units also extract ground water using submersible motor of 25 HP for commercial purpose without any valid consent and without following any safeguards for recharge of the groundwater.

In view of above averments in the application, NGT directs a submission of a factual and action taken report to be furnished by a Joint Committee comprising representatives of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) and the District Magistrate, Rewari.