Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of waste in the area near Surkanda Devi Temple in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 09/10/2018
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Basant Pant, Editor Dehradun Ki Jhalak Vs. State of Uttarakhand dated 09/10/2018. Proceedings have been initiated in this matter on a letter alleging that there is lot of waste dumped in the area from Kaddukhal Bazar to Surkanda Devi Temple in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The dumped garbage affects the pilgrims. They find it difficult of breathe and are subjected to several diseases.
National Green Tribunal directs the District Magistrate, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand to look into the matter and take action in accordance with law.