What did the Supreme Court order regarding the Ghaziabad STP land?

The Supreme Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that land earmarked for the sewage treatment plant in Khoda, Ghaziabad, is cleared of all encroachments.

Why did the Supreme Court question the Uttar Pradesh government?

The Supreme Court questioned the Uttar Pradesh government because the submitted affidavit lacked a clear timeline for the STP project and did not adequately explain land access disputes.

What is the capacity of the Ghaziabad sewage treatment plant?

The sewage treatment plant planned for Khoda Nagar Palika Parishad area in Ghaziabad will have a capacity of 66 million litres per day (MLD).

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SC Slams UP Govt Over Ghaziabad STP Land Encroachments

8 Mar

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Summary

Supreme Court demands UP government clear Ghaziabad STP land encroachments.
Court questions delays and disputes over access to the earmarked land.
A clear project timeline for the 66 MLD sewage plant is required.

SC Slams UP Govt Over Ghaziabad STP Land Encroachments

The Supreme Court has issued a strong directive to the Uttar Pradesh government concerning a sewage treatment plant (STP) project in Khoda, Ghaziabad. The court ordered the state to ensure the land allocated for the 66 million litres per day (MLD) STP is free from encroachments, emphasizing the need for swift project completion.

The bench, comprising Justices Manoj Misra and Manmohan, noted that the affidavit filed by the state government failed to provide a clear timeline for the STP's establishment by the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam. The court also questioned the justification for claims of a road over the land, which had been officially earmarked and handed over for the project.