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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding cases of fire at Ghazipur landfill, Delhi, 17/04/2018

  • 17/04/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India dated 17/04/2018 regarding cases of fire at Ghazipur landfill, Delhi. East Delhi Municipal Corporation has failed to issue a statement on steps taken to avert instances of fire. Also the report from NCT Delhi regarding investigation about causes resulting in fire instances has not been filed. NGT Principal Bench while taking a stern view of "non compliance and indifferent attitude of the authorities concerned" said factual information about the steps taken or being taken is essential to avoid "perishing of the life of the people".