6 MONTHS TERM EXTENDED FOR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

6 MONTHS TERM EXTENDED FOR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The National Green Tribunal has refused to close the oversight committee and extended its term for six months and directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to put forward its suggestion during the course of hearing subject to monitor the pollution of River Ganga and sand mining activities around other rivers in the state.  

The Oversight Committee is constituted on the suggestion of the State of UP by the Tribunal for a period of six months which was subsequently extended at different intervals. The basic functions of this committee are to monitor pollution of River Ganga, rejuvenation of river Hindon and associated issues, sand mining at Allahabad, pollution of thermal power stations and other river bodies, Solid and Biomedical Waste Management norms, etc.

The bench headed  further requested the committee to monitor compliance of directions to oversee preparation of District Environment Management Plans and their execution by the District Environment Committees.

Author- Shweta Singh