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SC to Hear Noida's Rs 150 Cr Canal Pollution Plea
17 Feb
Summary
- Supreme Court hears plea against NGT's Rs 150 crore fine.
- Noida Authority and Delhi Jal Board challenge the compensation.
- STP compliance is uneven, with five out of eight non-compliant.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on February 17, 2026, regarding a plea by the Noida Authority and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) challenging a Rs 150 crore environmental compensation. This fine was imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) due to alleged sewage discharge into the Kondli irrigation canal.
The NGT's August 2022 judgment ordered Noida Authority to pay Rs 100 crore and DJB Rs 50 crore. While the apex court stayed the directive, it mandated Noida to ensure functional Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to stop untreated water from entering the canal.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) findings revealed inconsistent compliance among Noida's eight STPs. Only three met discharge norms for monitored parameters. Further, sampled wetlands and the drain before its Yamuna confluence showed high pollution levels, indicating inadequate treatment.
The Supreme Court, on December 3, 2025, requested a fresh CPCB report on STPs and wetlands due to unclear prior data. A subsequent hearing on January 21, 2026, saw the state government's counsel seek more time, delaying the proceedings further.
