After NGT order, power supply to 30 illegal dyeing units in Gzb cut
LUCKNOW, Aug. 15 -- After the National Green Tribunal (NGT) took serious note of illegal dyeing units operating in Ghaziabad's Loni area, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) disconnected electricity supply to 30 such units, with the remaining seven to be cut off soon.
The NGT also directed the Ghaziabad district magistrate to ensure these units do not resume operations. The units were allegedly discharging untreated polluted water directly into the Indrapuri drain, which flows into the Yamuna, and were operating without mandatory approvals.
The order, passed on August 5 by National Green Tribunal chairperson justice Prakash Shrivastava, Justice Sudhir Agarwal, and expert member A Senthil Vel, followed a petition filed by the Residents Welfare Association of Prem Nagar, Loni. HTC...
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