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NGT Halts Waste Plant Near Homes
12 Jun
Summary
- National Green Tribunal issued notices over waste facility in Sector 106.
- Residents cite proximity to homes and nursery school.
- Facility location allegedly violates dust control and siting norms.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices concerning a proposed construction and demolition (C&D) waste collection center in Sector 106, Gurgaon. The notices were directed at the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG), the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). This action followed a petition filed by the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA).
The DXP-GDA's petition highlights significant concerns regarding the proposed facility's location in Babupur. Residents argue that the center is being developed perilously close to residential areas and a nursery school, raising fears of environmental and public health crises. Specifically, the proximity to homes, merely meters away, and a nursery school is in violation of established environmental norms. The applicants contend that the site does not meet the required siting criteria under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Key issues raised include the lack of adequate infrastructure for dust control and the unpaved nature of the approach road, which exacerbates dust clouds. The petition also points to a drain directly in front of the facility being used as an access route, contrary to regulations requiring paved roads for minimizing dust. The NGT has scheduled the next hearing for September 10, directing the applicant to serve copies of the petition to the respondents.
