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NGT questions J&K PCC on 132 brick kilns operating without requisite permission

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) February 2, 2024 directed notice to be issued to the principal secretary, department of environment, Jammu & Kashmir regarding illegal brick kilns in the state.

The authority was directed to file response disclosing action taken for proper functioning of Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Committee and also action taken against the 132 brick kilns which have been set up and are operating without consent to establish / consent to operate and without following environmental norms.

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