Guwahati, May 25 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Eastern Zone Bench has expressed serious concern over the apparent inaction of the Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) despite a joint committee report confirming significant environmental violations by several stone crusher and mining operations in the Rupa area of West Kameng district.

The NGT's strong remarks came during a hearing on May 20, 2025, in a case (Original Application No. 182/2024/EZ) initiated by the applicant HAWA.

The Tribunal noted that while the joint committee report, submitted with an affidavit from the Deputy Commissioner, West Kameng District, clearly indicated violations of environmental laws and norms, no tangible action appeared to have ...