Meerut, March 8 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an interim fine of Rs.10 crore on Godwin Construction Company in Meerut for the mishandling and improper disposal of sewage and solid waste in the area it developed.

The company has been directed to deposit the amount with the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) within three months, as per the tribunal's order dated March 4, 2025.

Additionally, the NGT has mandated the installation of a sewage treatment plant (STP) of the required capacity within six months to treat the sewage generated in the project area. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) has also been instructed to ensure proper disposal of solid waste in compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, ...