NGT | Bench of Justice Sudhir Agarwal Addresses Environmental Grievances in UP and HP, Disposes of Three Applications
On March 6, 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Bench, led by Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Judicial Member, along with two expert members, addressed and disposed of three Original Applications.
One of the cases, Original Application No. 42/2024, involved Madasir Hasan and Ors. versus the State of U.P. The NGT registered this application under its suo-moto jurisdiction after receiving a newspaper report from Muddasar Hasan. The report highlighted a concern at Village Jalandhari in District Azamgarh, where a low-lying area accumulated domestic sewage. The overflow of sewage entered local residences, causing pollution and health hazards. Despite the complaint, no action had been taken by the authorities.