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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding waste management in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 29/06/2020

  • 29/06/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ramesh Chandra Kapri Vs State of Uttarakhand dated 29/06/2020. The matter relates to waste management in Pithoragarh.

Report filed by the Secretary, Urban Department, State of Uttarakhand stated that the Solid Waste Management Plant, Pithoragarh would be functional by March 31, 2021.

The NGT demanded information on the allegation of dumping of garbage in forest land and directed that it should be ensured that it does not take place. A further action taken and progress report as on October 31, 2020 should be filed by November 15, 2020, the order added.