Srinagar, Feb. 26 -- In an order passed on February 18th2025 by NGT bench of Justice Prakash (Chairperson) Srivastava Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member) and Dr A. Senthil Vel (Expert Member) said that figures disclosed regarding solid and liquid waste generation in Srinagar , Chadoora town and Budgam town by Ms Mandeep Kour, Commissioner / Secretary J&K Housing and Urban Development Department -HUDD do not tally with the disclosures made earlier. The NGT bench in its order said:

"Hence we are of the view that the correct position in respect of solid waste management and liquid waste management is required to be ascertained. Hence, we appoint a joint Committee comprising the representative of the Member Secretary, CPCB and the Regional Offi...