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News Item Titled "Ludhiana: Dairy Waste Destroying Stps Says Seechewal" Appearing in the Hindustan Times Dated 14.08.2025. vs

NGT19 Feb 2026Original Application No. 435/2025

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What is this about?

The National Green Tribunal disposed of an original application alleging that dairy waste in Ludhiana was destroying sewage treatment plants and polluting Budha Nullah. The Court directed respondents to expedite biogas plant construction, ensure proper waste disposal, and submit an action report within six months.

What did the court decide?

Directing respondents to expedite biogas plant construction, ensure effective dung collection, connect dairies to CETPs, prevent discharge in Budha Nala, and submit report within six months.

News Item Titled "Ludhiana: Dairy Waste Destroying Stps… — Environment and Pollution | NGT (2026)

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Court No. 1

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Item No. 18

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BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI

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Original Application No. 435/2025

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News Item titled “Ludhiana: Dairy waste destroying STPs says Seechewal” appearing in The Hindustan Times dated 14.08.2025

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Date of hearing: 19.02.2026

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CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON HON’BLE DR. AFROZ AHMAD, EXPERT MEMBER

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Respondents: Mr. Udit Vaghela, Adv. for R - 2 (Through VC) Mr. Rahul Mehra, Senior Advocate with Mr. Chaitanya Gosain, Mr. Udit Malik, Mr. Hanif & Ms. Sheenu Priya, Advs. for R - 3 & 5 Mr. Atif Suhrawardy, Adv. for CPCB (Through VC) Mr. J.H. Jaffri & Mr. Shamshad Siddiqui, Advs. for PPCB

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ORDER

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This original application (OA) is registered suo-moto on the basis of the news item titled “Ludhiana: Dairy waste destroying STPs says Seechewal” published in The Hindustan Times dated 14.08.2025.

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The news item had disclosed the impact of dairy waste on Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in Ludhiana. As per the news item, STPs are functioning far beyond their designed capacity as dairy owners are discharging cow dung directly into the sewage system. The news item further discloses that there are serious illegal encroachments in Haibowal Dairy Complex and has highlighted the issue of excessive inflow of wastewater into the treatment plants. It has given the example of Haibowal Dairy Complex which is receiving around 5 MLD of waste water beyond its capacity of 3.75 MLD and also the Tajpur Plant which has the capacity of 2.25 MLD but receiving 4.5 MLD. It also flagged the issue of strong smell of cow dung in the area and that waste from the drains in Haibowal Dairy Complex aera is flowing in the Budha Nullah which include the liquid waste of around 60 dairies in that area and polluting the Budha Nullah resulting in several health issues to the residents.

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The Tribunal by order dated 01.092025 had impleaded the concerned respondents and had issued notices to them who have filed their replies.

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To regulate the dairy farms and gaushalas, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued the Guidelines namely “Guidelines for Environmental Management of Dairy Farms and Gaushalas” in July 2021. The said guidelines categorize the dairy farms and gaushalas depending upon the number of animals as follows:

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“2. Categorization of Dairy Farms and Gaushalas

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Dairy Farms/Gaushalas are categorised on basis of nos. of bovine animals in a Dairy/Gaushala located in urban, peri-urban & rural area.

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2.1 Dairy Farms

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According to inventory received from SPCBs/PCCs and it is analysed that 60-70% Dairy Farms are having upto 25 animals, 1520% Dairy Farms are having upto 100 animals and 15-20% Dairy Farms are having more than 100 animals. Therefore, they have been categorized as small, medium & large Dairy farm, respectively. It has been analysed that 5-10%, 5-10% and 80-90% Dairy Farms located in urban, peri-urban & rural area, respectively.

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2.2 Gaushalas

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Similarly, inventory received from SPCBs/PCCs for Gaushalas and it is analysed that 15-20% Gaushalas having upto 100 animals and 80-85% Gaushalas having more than 100 animals. Therefore, Gaushala having upto 100 animals, 1000 animals & more than 1000 animals can be categorized as small, medium & large Gaushala, respectively. It has been analysed that 50-55%, 5-10% and 35-45% Gaushalas located in urban, peri-urban & rural area, respectively.”

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The guidelines state about the method for disposal/utilization of dung in the following manner:-

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“4. Methods for Disposal/Utilisation of Dung

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Disposal of bovine dung is biggest challenge in dairy farms and gaushalas. However, bovine dung, if effectively utilised, can be a resource of manure & energy. Bovine dung may be used for many purposes i.e. for combustion (dung wood) or for producing biogas or as soil conditioner or as fertilizers or as material for wall plastering, etc. Following methods for disposal/utilisation of solid wastes (dung) may be adopted:

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a. Composting/Vermicomposting: Composting is a manure management practice to reduce impact on the environment. Composting is biological decomposition and stabilization of organic material. The process produces a final product that is stable, free of pathogens, reduced odours and can be applied on land as manure. Vermicomposting is method of preparing compost with use of earthworms that enriches soil quality by improving its physicochemical and biological properties. It is becoming popular as a major component of organic farming system.

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b. Biogas/Compressed biogas (CBG) production: Biogas plants are best way to handle dung waste. Biogas is generated in process of biodegradation of organic materials under anaerobic conditions which may be utilised for cooking and power generation. Biogas plant generated digested organic manure for crops. Biogas can be processed and filled in cylinders. Bio-gas may be further purified to remove hydrogen sulphide (H 2 S), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) & water vapour and compressed (known as Compressed Bio Gas, CBG) which has methane (CH 4 ) content of more than 90% as per BIS standard IS 16087:2016. CBG has calorific value and other properties similar to CNG and hence can be utilized as green renewable fuel as replacement of CNG in automotive, industrial and commercial areas.

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c. Manufacture of dung wood or dung cake to be used as fuel: Bovine dung can be used as fuel as a replacement of firewood. Bovine dung can be dewatered and converted to value added products such as logs, powder etc. by mechanized/semimechanized machines.

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Following options for disposal/utilization of dung may be adopted by Dairy Farms and Gaushalas:

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SI. No.	Dairy Farms/ Gaushalas	Methods for Disposal/Utilization of Dung
1.	Small Dairy Farms	•Composting/vermicomposting, or •Manufacture of dung wood/dung cake, or •Combination of both
2.	Medium Dairy Farms	•Combination of any of three methods for disposal/utilization of dung
3.	Large Dairy Farms	•Biogas/compressed biogas production or •Combination with any of remaining method
4.	Dairy Farms in Rural Area	•Composting/vermicomposting, or •Manufacture of dung wood/dung cake
5.	Dairy Farms in Cluster	•Common Biogas/compressed biogas production, and •Any of remaining method at individual level
6.	Small & Medium Gaushalas	•Combination of any of three methods for disposal/utilization of dung

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7.	Large Gaushalas	•Biogas/compressed biogas production
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		•Combination with any of remaining method
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Guidelines provide for details of the manner of waste management

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in Urban& Peri-Urban areas by stipulating that:-

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“ 5.1 Guidelines for Waste Management in Dairy Farms located in Urban & Peri-urban Area

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5.1.1 Solid Waste Management

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Guidelines to be followed for management of solid wastes are as under:

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i. Dung from floor of shed should be collected at regular interval, so as to keep floor clean. Surrounding areas should also be cleaned regularly to prevent obnoxious smell in area.

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ii. Premises and its surrounding areas should be properly sanitized and disinfected, e.g. by sprinkling crushed lime.

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iii. Dung & fodder residue etc. should not be washed into drains in order to avoid clogging of drains. Local bodies/corporations/SPCBs should ensure that untreated wastes are not discharged outside premises.

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iv. Collected solid wastes should be stored properly for its utilization.

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v. Small Dairy Farms may adopt dung for manufacture of dung wood/dung cake or composting/vermicomposting or combination of both methods for disposal/utilization of solid wastes. In case of cluster, biogas/compressed biogas production may be adopted for disposal/utilization of solid wastes in association with entrepreneurs or local dairy farmers association. Local bodies/corporations/SPCBs should facilitates Diary farmers/entrepreneurs/NGOs in setting up of individual or common utilization facilities.

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vi. Medium & Large Dairy Farms may adopt a combination of disposal/utilization methods like manufacturing of dung wood or biogas generation or vermicomposting. However, Large Dairy Farms may setup biogas/compressed biogas production facility either by themselves or in association with entrepreneurs.

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vii. Domestic hazardous wastes (vaccines, vails, medicines, syringes, etc.) should be disposed as per provisions of "Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016". If they have their own medical facilities then wastes should be disposed as per provisions of "Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016".

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5.1.2 Wastewater Management

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Guidelines for management of wastewater are as follow:

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i. Water should be judiciously used for bathing of bovines and other services including floor cleaning to contain wastewater quantity to 100 litres/day/bovine.

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ii. Adequate infrastructure should be provided to ensure proper handling, treatment and disposal of wastewater. They may setup individual or common treatment facilities where in cluster. Local bodies/corporations/SPCBs should facilitate Dairy farmers/entrepreneurs/NGOs in setting up of individual or common treatment facilities.

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iii. Wastewater should be adequately treated so as to meet standards as prescribed by SPCBs/PCCs.

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iv. Flooring of shed should be properly paved (impervious) with a wastewater collection system. However, floor should not be slippery in order to ensure safety of animals.

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5.1.3 Air Quality Management

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Guidelines for management of air quality/emissions are as follow:

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i. Animal housing should be ventilated allowing sufficient supply of fresh air to remove humidity, dissipate heat and prevent build-up of gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, etc.

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ii. Good housekeeping practices like maintaining proper sanitary conditions, protecting dung from unwanted pests/insects should be followed in order to minimize odour nuisance.

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iii. Floor, feeding, water and air spaces available for each animal should be adequate for standing, resting, loafing, movement, feeding, watering and ventilation. Space requirements should be provided as per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) (refer BIS: 12237-1987 given at Annexure-I).

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iv. It is suggested to obtain ration advisory for improving/modifying quality and dosage of feed/forage/supplements from any of agricultural institutes/departments like Krishi Vigyan Kendra, State Dairy Department, Animal Husbandry Department, NDRI, NDDB, etc. in order to reduce enteric methane generations from livestock. It is beneficial to animal health/nutrition and reduced impact on environment.

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v. Plantation of trees or green belts, wherever feasible, to provide a barrier against the spread of foul smell or noise originating from them.

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5.1.4 Siting Policy

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Siting criteria will be applicable for new establishment. Existing establishments should take appropriate environmental friendly practices as per Guidelines. Dairy farm shall be setup as per siting policy/guidelines of local administration and may follow criteria as below:

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i. It should be located in area wherever permissible and atleast 100 meters away from residential dwellings, health centres/hospitals & schools in order to avoid odour problem,

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ii. Atleast 200 meters away from water spread area of major watercourses like Lake, canal and major drinking water sources,

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iii. Away from flood plain area of River and areas having shallow groundwater.

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iv. Atleast 5 meters of inter-se distance between two establishments (each establishment should provide 2.5 meters from each side) for ventilation should be provided and developed green belt. ”

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Similar guidelines have been provided by the CPCB for the Rural

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Areas also. The regulatory and monitoring mechanism provided in these guidelines for Dairy Farms & Gaushalas is to the following effect:-

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7. Regulatory/ Monitoring Mechanism for Dairy Farms & Gaushalas

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i. Local authorities/corporations should carry out inventory of Dairy farms and Gaushalas located in their jurisdiction in inventory performa given at Annexure-IV and same should be updated & shared with concerned SPCB/PCC on annual basis (calendar year wise).

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ii. Local bodies/municipal corporations shall publish a public notice in newspapers and on their website for registration of Dairy farms and Gaushalas as per municipal laws. Registration may be done preferably through online mode and same may be displayed at their websites.

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iii. SPCBs/PCCs shall publish a public notice for Dairy farms & Gaushalas to obtain consent to establish and consent to operate under Water Act, 1974 as well as Air Act, 1981 as per the categorization of industries in Orange and Green Category, respectively.

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iv. SPCBs/PCCs/local bodies/municipal corporations shall upload Environmental Guidelines on their website and also circulate to all Dairy farms and Gaushalas.

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v. Concerned SPCBs/PCCs/local bodies/corporations should monitor dairy farms and gaushalas on regular basis to ensure proper disposal of bovine dung and wastewater to check compliance of environmental norms. SPCBs/PCCs will consider carrying capacity of surroundings while allowing a new establishment and laying down environmental norms.

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vi. SPCBs/PCCs shall carry out environmental audit of atleast 2 Dairy farms and 2 Gaushalas, randomly selected from each district of State/UT and submit compliance and action taken report to CPCB on half yearly basis.

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vii. SPCBs/PCCs shall submit status of compliance of guidelines by Dairy farms and Gaushalas located in their jurisdiction in form of report once in six months to CPCB for Audit purpose.

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viii. CPCB shall carry out environmental auditing of 4 Dairy farms and 4 Gaushalas in each State/UT, randomly selected based on information received from SPCBs/PCCs on annual basis.

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ix. In case of any violation of environmental norms under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and

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Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Environmental (Protect) Act, 1986 by Dairy farms and Gaushalas, concerned SPCBs/PCCs should impose environmental compensation as per CPCB methodology for "Environmental Compensation to be levied on Industrial Units", for damaging the environment and in order to stop polluting activity and initiate prosecution for repeatedly polluting units.

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x. SPCBs/PCCs should provide training and consultation to Gram Panchayat for implementation of guidelines in their jurisdiction. Gram Panchayat should ensure implementation of guidelines by Dairy farms and Gaushalas falling under their jurisdiction for handling and management of wastes.

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xi. Hands on practical trainings on environment/waste management & treatment technologies, scientific feeding for enteric methane reduction, waste to wealth management programme, etc. should be provided to Dairy & Gaushala workers/entrepreneurs by local bodies/SPCBs/PCCs on regular interval.”

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It is the responsibility of concerned municipal local body and Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to ensure that above guidelines are fully and effectively implemented but the records indicate that there is lapse on the part of the authorities in giving full effect to these guidelines.

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The respondent no.1 has filed latest report date 16.02.2026 disclosing the action which has been initiated against the dairy units operating within the City of Ludhiana, situated outside of municipal limits and at Habbowal Dairy Complex as follows:-

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“A. Diary units operating within the city of Ludhiana

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i. 21 number of dairy units have been identified within the city of Ludhiana which were not connected to the Effluent Treatment Plant of capacity 2.25 MLD installed at Tajpur Road by the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana.

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ii. Out of these 21 dairy units, 04 number of dairy units have been closed permanently.

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iii. Directions under Section 33-A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as amended have been issued to the following

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a) Remaining 17 number of dairy units for closure.

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b) Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana to disconnect the sewer connection as well as source of water supply available with the said 17 number of dairy units.

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c) Punjab State Power Corporation Limited to disconnect the electricity supply of the said 17 number of dairy units.

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iv. Electricity supply of 10 number of dairies has been disconnected by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) whereas action

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against the remaining 07 dairy units is under process with the PSPCL.

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A list of 21 number of dairy units with status of action taken is enclosed as Annexure -R1/A.

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B) Diary units situated outside the Municipal Corporation limits of Ludhiana

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i. 17 number of dairies have been identified outside the Municipal Corporation limit of Ludhiana which were discharging the dairy waste/effluent directly into Buddha Dariya.

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a) Directions under Section 33-A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 have been issued to the 12 number of dairy units for closure and action against 05 dairies is under process.

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b) The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has disconnected the electric supply of 03 numbers dairy unit and action against the 09 number of dairy units is under process with PSPCL.

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ii. A list of 17 number of dairy units with status of action taken is enclosed as Annexure R1/B.

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C) Dairy units situated at Habbowal Dairy Complex, Ludhiana

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i. 06 number of dairy units have been identified at Habbowal Dairy Complex which were not connected with the Effluent Treatment Plant of capacity 3.75 MLD at Habbowal Kalan and were discharging their dairy waste/effluent directly into Municipal Corporation Sewer leading to Sewage Treatment Plant of Balloke.

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ii. Directions under Section 33-A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 have been issued by the Board to the following

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a) 06 numbers of dairy units for closure.

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b) the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited for disconnection of electricity supply of the said 06 number of dairy units.

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iii. The action against the dairy units for disconnection of power supply is under consideration and process of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited.

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iv. A list of 06 number of dairy units with status of action taken is enclosed as Annexure R1/C.”

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The Department of Animal Husbandry, Punjab has also filed the reply dated 10.02.2026. Though in the reply a stand has been taken that primary mandate of Department of Animal Husbandry, Punjab is limited and not effectively concerning the issue involved in this O.A., but in that reply, respondent has disclosed the action which has been taken:-

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“6. That pursuant to the orders of this Hon'ble Tribunal, the Department of Animal Husbandry through Senior Veterinary Officers and Veterinary Officers of the concerned areas undertaken to sensitize

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and alert dairy farmers of Haibowal Dairy Complex and Tajpur Dairy Complex with regard to abstain from discharging animal dung and urine directly into the drains leading to the Sewage Treatment Plants. Further, the dairy farmers have been counseled regarding the environmental and health hazards caused by such practices and have expressed their consent to comply with the directions issued.

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7. That the Department has been in constant coordination with the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana regarding the infrastructure improvements being undertaken, including:

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i. Connection of all dairies in Haibowal Dairy Complex to the concerned STP;

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ii. Ongoing efforts to connect remaining dairies in Tajpur Dairy Complex to the STP;

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iii. Installation and operation of the compressed biogas (CBG) plant at Haibowal with a capacity of 225 tonnes.

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8. That further it has been brought to the notice of the concerned authorities that despite the existing biogas plant at Haibowal Dairy Complex running at full capacity (225 tonnes), it is insufficient to process the total dung generated. The Department has recommended that directions be issued to Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) to install another biogas plant of similar capacity at Haibowal Dairy Complex and one at Tajpur Dairy Complex (Presently there is no biogas plant in Tajpur Dairy Complex) to ensure complete processing of animal waste.

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9. That it is also apposite to mention that as an interim measure the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana has awarded a three-year tender to a private company to collect dung from the doorstep of dairy farmers of Haibowal Dairy Complex and Tajpur Dairy Complex, store it at designated locations provided by the Municipal Corporation and to process and sell it as organic manure. This arrangement has commenced operations and is expected to significantly reduce the load of animal dung entering the STPs, thereby improving the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) of the wastewater being treated.

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10. That it is further submitted that as noted in the Order dated 27.11.2025, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has acknowledged that despite Environmental Compensation being imposed upon the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana, no action has been taken against the dairy owners who are discharging waste in violation of environmental norms. The Punjab Pollution Control Board has now committed to taking action for imposition of environmental compensation against such dairy owners and to file an action taken report within six weeks.”

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It has been pointed out that a multi-faceted approach is required to solve this issue of management of cow dung.

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The Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana in its reply affidavit dated

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26.11.2025 has disclosed the action which has been taken against illegally

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operating dairies to the following effect:

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“ 3. It is respectfully submitted that in compliance to aforementioned order, the undersigned took cognizance and took following actions:

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a) The Municipal Corporation has closed the point near Slaughterhouse where drain of dairy waste was connected with sewer line in the Dairy Complex, Haibowal through which cow dung was reaching the STP Balloke. Further, Municipal Corporation Ludhiana identified 4 more points where drains constructed by Punjab water Supply and sewer board (PWSSB) are connected with sewer line leading to the STP Balloke. PWSSB have been instructed to plug these points, so that this does not affect the working of STP Balloke. Pictures of the abovementioned sites are enclosed herewith and marked as ANNEXURE A-1.

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b) Further, in order to check excess usage of water by dairy owners due to which excess wastewater is coming at ETP (which is designed to treat of dairy waste), The Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana, vide order No. 1154-70/MA dated 26.08.2025 directed all dairy owners to install flow meters and instructed that strict action will be taken against dairy owners if they do not install the same. Copy of order No. 1154-70/ΜΑ dated 26.08.2025 is enclosed herewith and marked as ANNEXURE A-

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c) That currently, there is no outlet point in Haibowal and Tajpur dairy complex from where dairy waste is going into Budha Dariya.

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d) That for proper management of cow dung, PEDA has installed a 235 TPD bio-gas plant in the Dairy Complex, Haibowal, Ludhiana which is currently operational. Additionally, two more plants (300 Ton Per Day each) are proposed by PEDA for Haibowal and Tajpur Dairy complex for effective management of cow dung and they have been allotted the work of bio-gas plant of Haibowal

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dairy complex.

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e) Till these bio-gas plants are constructed by PEDA, Municipal Corporation Ludhiana has provided 3 designated sites each in the Dairy Complex, Haibowal and Tajpur where dairy owners have been instructed to dispose of cow dung. Pictures of 3 designated sites in the dairy complex Haibowal and Tajpur is enclosed herewith and marked as ANNEXURE A-3.

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The Municipal Corporation lifts cow dung from these sites regularly and dispose of it as per due process. Further, the Municipal Corporation Ludhiana has floated a tender for door to door collection of cow dung for these dairy complexes. Due date of opening of the tender is 05.12.2025.

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f) It is pertinent to mention that the issue of illegitimate disposal of cow dung is being continuously monitored after every 15 days at the level of High-Level committee chaired by Cabinet Minister,

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Punjab. Further, his excellency Governor, Punjab is also conducting periodical meetings with all officials of Ludhiana to prevent any illegitimate disposal of Cow dung. In pursuant to above said directions, Municipal corporation has plugged all the points and is making all sincere efforts to curb the illegitimate dumping of cow dung.

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g) That during this drive of checking Haibowal Dairy complex, letters were issued to the Commissioner of Police Ludhiana to lodge the FIRs against 61 Dairy owners who did not comply with the directions and letter has also been forwarded to the PPCB to disconnect electricity connection of 11 dairy owners who do not dispose of cow dung at the PEDA plant/at Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana designated sites. Moreover, a total of 458 Challans has also been issued by the health department Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana against the violators till date. Further, during checking of Tajpur Dairy Complex, letters were issued to the Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana to lodge FIRs against 105 dairy owners who do not dispose of cow dung at the PEDA plant/at Municipal Corporation Ludhiana designated sites and a total of 444 Challans have been issued by the health department of Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana against the violators till date. ”

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It has been pointed out that for collecting the cow dung from outside the premises of the dairies, contractor has been appointed and that steps are being taken for constructing the two bio-gas plant of 300 MT. The CETP also exists and dairy owners are required to be connected to the CETPs. The action against the illegally operating dairy owners has already been initiated. Hence, respondents are expected to complete this exercise and to ensure that guidelines issued by CPCB regulating the dairies and gaushalas are effectively implemented within a time-bound period.

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Hence, we dispose of the O.A. directing as under:-

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(i.) The respondents will effectively monitor and ensure that the contractor appointed to do the work of collection of cow/buffalo dung from outside the premises of the dairy owner carries out the work assigned to it at the ground level effectively;

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(ii) The work of construction of two biogas plant of 300 MT capacity is completed expeditiously;

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(iii) The respondents will take steps to ensure that dairy owners are connected to the CETP;

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(iv) The respondents will ensure that the CPCB guidelines for management of dairies and Gaushalas are effectively implemented;

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(v) The respondents will ensure that no cow/buffalo dung is discharged in Budha Nala;

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(vi) The respondent no.1-PPCB and respondent no.2-Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana are directed to complete the above exercise within six months and submit the action taken report before the Registrar General of the Tribunal immediately after six months via email at [email protected], preferably in the form of a searchable PDF/OCR-supported PDF and not in the form of an Image PDF. If deemed necessary, the matter will be listed for consideration before the bench again.

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Prakash Shrivastava, CP

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Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM

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February 19, 2026 Original Application No. 435/2025 JG.

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