Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding unscientific handling and disposal of solid waste by the local bodies in Nagar Parishad, Jehanabad, Bihar, 09/01/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Dr. Indu Kashyap Vs State of Bihar dated 09/01/2025.
The matter related to unscientific handling and disposal of solid waste by the local bodies in Nagar Parishad, Jehanabad. In the complaint it was stated that in Ward No.1 near NH-110 and on the north side of the city there is a huge dump of solid waste which has been on fire for the last three months and smoke is emitting therefrom causing air pollution rendering life of local people difficult and also causing a health hazard. It was also alleged that waste is being discharged and dumped illegally in river Dardha causing contamination thereof and public land is also being encroached.
The NGT directed the District Magistrate, Jehanabad; Bihar State Pollution Control Board and Nagar Parishad, Jehanabad to file their counter affidavits within three weeks. The tribunal also directed the District Magistrate, Jehanabad to file a joint inspection report on affidavit within three weeks. The next hearing of the case is on February 28, 2025.