Supreme Court stays NGT order for Punjab govt to pay over Rs 1,000 crore for waste management.

The Supreme Court has paused a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order requiring the Punjab government to pay over Rs 1,000 crore for failing to manage legacy waste and untreated sewage. The NGT had mandated that the state deposit the amount with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) within one month. Punjab's government appealed the order, prompting the Supreme Court to issue notices to the Centre and the CPCB regarding the case.

September 20, 2024
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