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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding an acid plant causing air pollution, industrial area Bandka, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 24/01/2022

  • 24/01/2022

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Brajmohan Gehlod Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 24/01/2022.

Grievance in the application is against the acid plant which has been established at Plot. No. A-6, industrial area Bandka, Pardi, Balrda, Agra Road, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh causing air pollution leading to breathing disorder and other health hazards to the workers and the villagers, and is also causing damage to agricultural fields, soil and crops of the villagers.

To ascertain the factual position in the matter, the NGT directed a joint committee of the CPCB, State PCB and the District Magistrate, Kothi Palace, Ujjain to look into the matter. The joint committee would meet within one month and undertake site visit. Factual and action taken report has to be furnished within three months.