Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding compliance of solid waste management rules, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 14/11/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Prajesh Bisen & Others Vs Chief Municipal Officer, Balaghat & Others dated 14/11/2024.
Counsel for the applicant has submitted that issue of disposal of Solid Waste and compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 has not been taken seriously by the Municipal Council Balaghat. Counsel for the respondent (Chief Municipal Officer, Balaghat) has submitted due to financial crunch the matter has not been taken by the Municipal Council Balagaht and it has been referred to the agency in Urban Development & Environment Department (UADD), Madhya Pradesh which has prepared detailed project report for the District Balaghat and DPR has been prepared. The establishment of sewage treatment plant is also under correspondence and at the final stage.
The court directed the authorities to ensure the compliance of solid waste management rules and further to ensure the remedial measures to dispose the legacy waste. Further action taken report may be filed within two months.