MPCB asked to clarify salt pan land status
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal|December 24, 2024
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.

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