Bhopal NGT Order: BMC Faces Action Over Untreated Sewage, Tree Damage And Wetland Issues
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has taken a strict view of environmental violations in the city including alleged poisoning of trees, discharge of untreated sewage into water bodies and construction in wetland areas. In its order uploaded on Wednesday in original application of Rashid Noor Khan vs Collector, Bhopal & Others, the Tribunal…
Bhopal's National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stern warning to the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) over environmental violations. The tribunal scrutinized allegations of tree poisoning, untreated sewage discharge into water bodies, and construction in wetlands. The committee found seven mature trees with drilled holes, dry or withered trunks, and suspicious residues at a private plot.
The tribunal has directed the responsible parties to compensate for environmental damage and outlined questions for the BMC to answer regarding sewage-related issues. The BMC must provide details on total population, water consumption, untreated sewage generation, existing treatment capacity, drain discharges, and a time-bound plan for constructing new sewage treatment plants (STPs).
If untreated sewage continues to be discharged, the compensation could amount to Rs. 1.70 crore. The next hearing is set for September 28.
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