Follow National Green Tribunal instructions in letter and spirit, officials told

Tribune News Service

Mohali, August 11

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mohali, Komal Mittal today said every department should ensure strict adherence to the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Presiding over a meeting of the District Environment Committee, Mittal said the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) had issued instructions to the departments concerned pertaining to safeguarding of environment and would apprise the NGT about the actions being taken.

During the meeting at the District Administrative Complex here, the ADC also reviewed the work of various departments regarding solid waste management, medical waste, e-waste, water conservation and sewage treatment.

She instructed various departments to abide by the directions given by the NGT. “Each and every department should fulfill its responsibilities in letter and spirit,” said Mittal.

The ADC strictly instructed that any laxity in this regard “can’t be tolerated” and “appropriate action will be taken” against the erring department.

ADC (Development) Himanshu Aggarwal directed the officers to ensure timely implementation of the decisions being taken during the meeting.