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NGT Orders Waste Removal from Tiruppur Quarries
25 Aug
Summary
- National Green Tribunal ordered TNPCB to report on quarry cleanup.
- Waste dumping lacked a project report and proper technology.
- Groundwater contamination risk from quarry waste was flagged.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the cleanup of abandoned quarry sites in Tiruppur district. This directive addresses concerns raised by environmental activist R. Sathishkumar regarding the dumping of solid waste into these quarries.
The NGT highlighted that the Tiruppur Corporation failed to prepare a DPR or implement appropriate technology before dumping waste. This oversight poses a significant risk, as rainwater mixing with the waste can generate leachate, potentially contaminating groundwater and drinking water supplies.
The tribunal stressed the necessity of scientifically preventing environmental damage and safeguarding public water resources. Consequently, it has ordered the City Corporation and relevant state authorities to prioritize the removal of the dumped waste, referencing the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules for quarry restoration procedures. The case is scheduled for further hearing on September 22.
