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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of river Satluj, Punjab, 31/10/2019

  • 31/10/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shivani Jaswal, Municipal Councilor Vs State of Punjab dated 31/10/2019 regarding pollution of river Satluj at Nangal, District Ropar, Punjab due to discharge of sewer and waste water of Bhakra Beas Management Board and Municipal Council, Nangal.

The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has been asked to look into the matter and take action where required. Further, the NGT order along with the complaint should be sent to the PPCB and also to Justice Jasbir Singh, former Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, heading a Committee looking into control of pollution of river Satluj.