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NGT Slams Delhi Biomedical Waste Plant for Major Violations
23 Aug
Summary
- Plant allegedly emits black smoke and improperly disposes of ash.
- DPCC notice cited issues like missing barcode labels and faulty systems.
- NGT issued notices to DPCC, DGHS, and facility operator.
- Facility allegedly operated three incinerators against clearance for two.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated proceedings against a common biomedical waste treatment facility in north Delhi, issuing notices to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the Directorate General of Health Services. The action stems from a plea alleging significant environmental violations at the facility along GT Karnal Road.
The plea detailed concerns including the emission of black smoke, improper ash disposal, and mishandling of biomedical waste. It referenced a DPCC notice from April 10, 2026, which pointed out numerous breaches. These included inadequate waste segregation, missing barcode labels, a non-functional effluent treatment plant, and fugitive emissions from incinerator units due to system failures.
Further allegations suggest the facility is disposing of ash in a municipal landfill without verifying heavy metal content, potentially violating Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. The applicant also claimed the plant operated three incinerators while its environmental clearance permitted only two. The NGT bench acknowledged the substantial environmental norm compliance issues and has summoned the facility's operator, the Commission for Air Quality Management, the ministry of environment, and the Central Pollution Control Board.
The NGT bench, comprising chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Afroz Ahmad, has scheduled the next hearing for November 4, 2026. This development underscores the critical need for stringent oversight of biomedical waste management facilities to protect public health and the environment.
