Close Murthal Eateries Violating Environmental Norms: Green Tribunal
NDTV
Murthal eateries: A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said no effective action on ground level has been shown by the authorities and there is unchecked continuing damage to the environment.
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Haryana chief secretary to close restaurants and roadside eateries at Murthal violating environmental norms and hold a meeting to ensure effective measures for protection of environment and public health.
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said no effective action on ground level has been shown by the authorities and there is unchecked continuing damage to the environment.
All roadside dhabas/eateries/restaurants need to be made to manage their liquid and solid waste and maintain general hygienic conditions, it said.
In view of acknowledged rampant violations for a long time in spite of due opportunity, effective action to be expected is to close the units till compliance and recover compensation for past violations on 'Polluter Pays' principle, following due process of law, the bench said.
