PANJIM, May 1 -- Team Herald

Taking note of O Heraldo report on the untreated effluents causing widespread fish mortality at Velsao Bay rivulet, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone Bench, Pune has disposed of an application regarding fish mortality at the rivulet after the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) stated that it levied EDC (Environmental Damage Compensation) to the extent of Rs 12,37,500 and obtained a bank guarantee of Rs 25 lakh from the Paradeep Phosphates Ltd, Zuarinagar.

The Tribunal was hearing a suo motu application of a news item "Untreated effluents cause widespread fish mortality at Velsao bay rivulet" published by O Heraldo dated May 26, 2024.

The GSPCB in its affidavit stated there was no role o...