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Officials Face Action Over Hindon River Sewage
1 Nov
Summary
- UP seeks two weeks for affidavit on Hindon river pollution.
- Thirteen complaints filed against officials for untreated sewage discharge.
- Eight of 20 inspected sewage plants are non-compliant.
The Uttar Pradesh government has requested an additional two weeks from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to submit a fresh affidavit concerning the pollution of the Hindon River. This request follows the UP Pollution Control Board's (UPPCB) submission detailing 13 complaints filed against officials for the discharge of untreated sewage.
The state's counsel cited pending information from various departments as the reason for the delay, with the NGT's next hearing scheduled for November 2, 2026. This development stems from the NGT's August 17 order, which mandated the UPPCB to identify officials against whom complaints were lodged and report their status.
In its response, the UPPCB confirmed complaints under the Water Act against officials from Ghaziabad, Saharanpur, Shamli, Meerut, and Gautam Budh Nagar. These cases are progressing through various legal stages, including proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Furthermore, a joint inspection by the Central and UP Pollution Control Boards found eight of twenty inspected sewage treatment plants in the Hindon basin to be non-compliant. These non-compliant plants are located in Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, and Muzaffarnagar.
