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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding ground water contamination in the Singrauli area of Sonbhadra District caused by industries, 15/10/2014

  • 15/10/2014

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Ashwani Kumar Dubey Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 15/10/2014 regarding ground water contamination in the Singrauli area of Sonbhadra District caused by industries. The Tribunal in its earlier order had directed the industries to install water purification plants in the area. In the present order dated 15/10/2014 the Counsel appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh submits that they have taken a decision in principle to provide land to the Corporate sector for setting up of the ROs (Reverse Osmosis). In view of the statement made the Counsel appearing for different industries says that they would take immediate steps to install the ROs to provide potable water to the villagers.

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