The NGT addressed grievances regarding untreated sewage discharge in the River Alakananda. After reviewing state reports and drainage data, the Tribunal ordered UKPCB to submit a progress report on STP functioning within three months.
Direction to UKPCB to file a progress report on STP functioning and sewage connections within three months.
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Item No. 10
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No.06/2023
Priyank Karnatak
Applicant
Versus
State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 04.03.2025
Respondent: Ms. Anjali Rajput, Adv. with Mr. Ramesh Kr. Sudhanshu (Through VC), Principal Secretary, Environment & Forest & Mr. Nitesh Kumar Jha (Through VC), Secretary, Urban Development Department, State of Uttarakhand Mr. Mukesh Verma & Ms. Vatsala Tripathi, Advs. with Dr. Parag Madhukar Dhakate (Through VC), Member Secretary, UKPCB
ORDER
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Badrinath. The details of visit of pilgrims from 12.05.2024 to 05.11.2024 have been provided. It is also mentioned that the maximum tourist capacity at Badrinath Dham is 10419. About household connection it is indicated that 173 and 132 numbers of hotels/dharmshalas are connected to existing sewage network. Whereas 135 domestic connections where sewage connections is not possible, are provided with septic tanks and soak pits.
| “ |
Drain Deta |
ils in Badrinath Dha |
m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. |
Name of Drain/Nala | Discharge of drain (in MLD) before commencement of I&D Projects |
Flow diverted to which STP |
| 1. | Manav Kalyan Ashram Drain |
0.350 | 1.0 MLD STP |
| 2. | Iron Bridge to Mandir Drain |
0.040 | 1.0 MLD STP |
| 3. | BSNL drain | 0.070 | 1.0 MLD STP |
| 4. | Raturi Drain | 0.060 | 1.0 MLD STP |
| 5. | Pindadan Ghaat Drain (Brahmkapal drain) |
0.010 | 1.0 MLD STP |
| 6. | Bamni Drain | 0.020 | 0.26 MLD STP |
| Total tapped flow | 0.550 | ||
| 7. | Panda Gully Drain (Kurma Dhara drain) (Not tapped) |
0.690 | Carrying natural source flow |
| 8. | Bamni Natural Drain (Not tapped) |
0.890 | |
| Natural source Flow |
1.58 | ” |
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before the Tribunal wherein the larger issue of carrying capacity of pilgrims in Chardham is involved and being examined.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Sudhir Agarwal, JM
Dr. A. Senthil Vel, EM
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM
March 04, 2025 Original Application No. 06/2023 HB..
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the appellant was properly informed about the functioning of STPs and sewage discharge management at Badrinath.
Whether comprising the progress report on functioning of STPs ensures no untreated sewage passes into the river.
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Urvashi shobhna Kachari Vs. Union of India & Ors.Referred¶10
E.A. No. 27/2023 in O.A. No. 561/2022 Urvashi shobhna Kachari Vs. Union of India & Ors.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Priyank Karnatak
State of Uttarakhand
Prakash Shrivastava
Sudhir Agarwal
A. Senthil Vel
Afroz Ahmad
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