NGT seeks report on environmental damage caused by demolition of Maradu apartments
The Hindu
Pollution control mechanisms not followed during demolition and removal of debris, says petition
The South Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a report from the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) on the alleged environment damage caused by the demolition of the Maradu apartments.
It was on a petition filed by the Environmental Protection and Research Council, Thiruvananthapuram, that the Bench issued the order.
The coram of the tribunal consisting of Justice K. Ramakrishnan and K. Satyagopal asked the Board to file the report before October 4. The Board shall also ascertain whether any damage was caused to the mangrove vegetation in the area following the demolition. If caused, the Board should mention the nature of the damage caused by the demolition, the Tribunal directed.
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