Village Head Challenges Waste Processing Site in Court

On October 9, 2025, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from the Ghaziabad municipal corporation and other respondents after the head of Dhabarsi village filed a case against the corporation's solid waste processing site in their agricultural fields.

According to the corporation, the 21-bigha site processes around 900 metric tonnes of daily solid waste. However, the petition filed by the village head has raised concerns over the lack of environmental clearance and unhygienic conditions at the facility.

The petitioner has argued that the corporation obtained a consent to establish the site in April 2025, but it lacks details of the location and geo-coordinates. The petition also contends that the site requires environmental clearance as per government guidelines.

In response, the corporation's city health officer has stated that they will file a reply to address the issues raised. He acknowledged the local disruptions and FIRs filed against villagers, but maintained that solid waste processing is necessary for the city.

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for January 9, 2026. The dispute highlights the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in setting up waste management infrastructure amid opposition from affected communities.