Applicant sought directions against a non-compliant Sewage Treatment Plant. The Tribunal directed the concerned department to inspect the plant, test samples, and take action within eight weeks if norms are violated.
Directing DJB to inspect the STP, test samples, and ensure appropriate remedial action if norms are violated within eight weeks.
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Item No. 05
Court No. 1
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No. 79/2026
Laxmi Chand Applicant
Versus
Govt. of NCT of Delhi Respondent
Date of hearing: 09.02.2026
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON HON’BLE DR. A. SENTHIL VEL, EXPERT MEMBER
Respondents: Ms. Priyanka Swami, Adv. for DJB
ORDER
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of the STP and ascertain, if the STP is complying with the environmental norms, and if any violation is found, the Member Secretary, DPCC will ensure appropriate punitive and remedial action. Let this exercise be completed within a period of eight weeks.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. A. Senthil Vel, EM
February 09, 2026 Original Application No. 79/2026 dv
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether appropriate remedial and punitive actions are required to be ensured for maintenance of STP.
Laxmi Chand
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Prakash Shrivastava
A. Senthil Vel
As recorded by the court registry
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