Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding mismanagement of waste by Nagar Parishad Danapur Nizamat, Patna, Bihar, 27/03/2025
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Satyanand Ray Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 27/03/2025.
The applicant, Satyanand Ray said that Nagar Parishad Danapur Nizamat has been dumping garbage near his house by creating a boundary through the area which is a residential area. The improper disposal of garbage has resulted in pollution and also adversely affected the health and environmental quality of the area. Photographs have been filed by the applicant which showed the dismal and despicable condition of the area due to slack and improper garbage management and municipal waste disposal.
The tribunal directed notices to be issued to the Bihar State Pollution Control Board; Bihar Urban Development and Housing Department; Nagar Parishad Danapur Nizamat, Patna and District Magistrate, Patna.
The SPCB was directed to inspect the site and submit its report especially with regard to siting criteria, standard of municipal waste disposal and the present condition of the area. All the respondents have been asked to file their counter affidavits. The next hearing of the case is on July 2, 2025.