NGT slaps penalty of Rs 2 crore on TN govt over delay in removal of encroachments in Chennai
The National Green Tribunal has slapped a penalty of Rs 2 crore on the Tamil Nadu government over the inordinate delay in removal of the encroachments along and prevention of pollution of Adyar and Cooum rivers in Chennai. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel slammed the state government over poor pre-monsoon preparedness and asked its Public Works Department to deposit the amount within 15 days with the Central Pollution Control Board.The tribunal directed the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to look into the matter directly and ensure…
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