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NGT Directs Pollution Control Board to Take Action Against Polluting Industries
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Pollution Control Board to take action against industries that are polluting the environment. The NGT was hearing a case filed by a group of residents who alleged that several industries in the area were releasing toxic effluents into the air and water. The NGT, after examining the evidence, found that the allegations were true and that the industries were indeed polluting the environment. The tribunal directed the Pollution Control Board to take immediate action against the industries, including shutting them down if necessary. The NGT also directed the board to conduct regular inspections and monitoring to ensure that the industries comply with environmental regulations. The order is significant as it highlights the NGT's efforts to protect the environment and public health. The direction to the Pollution Control Board is expected to have implications for several industries that are polluting the environment. The NGT's decision is likely to be seen as a positive development for the residents, who have been fighting for a clean environment for several years. The case is ongoing, and the Pollution Control Board is expected to file a compliance report with the NGT in the coming weeks.
