What is the National Green Tribunal's deadline for the ACC Cement report?

The NGT has granted four additional weeks for the joint committee to submit its report on alleged air pollution from the ACC Cement plant.

Who filed the complaint about ACC Cement's air pollution in Himachal Pradesh?

Kashmir Singh, a resident of village Khater, Barmana in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, filed the complaint with the NGT.

How are environmental compensation funds being used near the ACC Cement plant?

The funds are being utilized for local development projects, including improving air quality and ecosystem health, and solid waste management infrastructure.

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NGT Extends Deadline for ACC Cement Pollution Report

18 Dec, 2025

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Summary

NGT granted four more weeks for a joint committee's report.
A citizen filed a complaint alleging air pollution from ACC Cement.
Environmental compensation funds are being used for local development.

NGT Extends Deadline for ACC Cement Pollution Report

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted a four-week extension for a joint committee to submit its findings on alleged air pollution caused by ACC Cement's plant in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. The original complaint was filed on September 23, 2024, by local resident Kashmir Singh. The tribunal's bench, including judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member Dr. Afroz Ahmad, issued the order on Wednesday.

The joint committee cited delays in receiving a technical expert's report, which was eventually received on December 16. The NGT directed that the report signed by two committee members be filed within four weeks, also allowing another panel member, Dr. Narender Sharma, to submit his comments separately. The next hearing is scheduled for February 12, 2026.