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Court Acts on Nag River Pollution Threatening Gosikhurd Dam
12 Jun
Summary
- Bombay HC converted a TOI report on Nag River pollution into a PIL.
- Untreated sewage in Nag River is polluting Gosikhurd dam's water.
- Court seeks records from NMC and appointed an amicus curiae.
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of a report detailing pollution in the Nag River, converting it into a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Justices Anil Kilor and Raj Wakode expressed significant concern that partially treated sewage entering the Nag River is adversely impacting the water quality of the Gosikhurd dam. The court emphasized the gravity of the environmental and public health issues at stake.
During the hearing on Thursday, the bench directed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) commissioner to submit pertinent information and documents on the matter. Advocate Rushda Khan was appointed as the amicus curiae to assist the court, with advocate Mayuri Deshmukh representing the state. The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 25.
An earlier TOI report cited an RTI reply confirming that untreated sewage from Nagpur flows into the Nag River, subsequently polluting the Gosikhurd reservoir. Despite ongoing cleanup efforts and significant investment in a Rs1,927 crore Nag River Pollution Abatement Project, untreated sewage continues to enter the river due to infrastructure gaps. The NMC's health department has reportedly not assessed the health impacts of the contaminated Gosikhurd water on citizens.
