MPCB asked to clarify salt pan land status

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to file a reply affidavit regarding the Wadala salt pan land, clarifying actions taken by the joint committee constituted earlier for the same.

- Pranali Lotlikar

The affidavit is expected to detail the current compliance status in connection with the previous tribunal orders. The MPCB has been granted a four-week deadline to provide the required information.

The tribunal will decide, based on the affidavit, whether there is a need to constitute another committee, as sought by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Salt (DCS). The matter has been adjourned to January 23 for further deliberation.