Jamshedpur citizen moves NGT against waste dumping at Domuhani

Central and state pollution boards, DC, Tata Steel UISL made parties

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, Jan 15: A senior citizen, KS Upadhyaya, resident of Sonari, has filed a case with the National Green Tribunal against dumping and burning of waste on the banks of Swarnarekha river near Sonari Domuhani. The case has been filed against the Central and state pollution control boards, Deputy Commissioner of East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) and Tata Steel UISL, sources said.

In his petition, Upadhyaya has alleged that the accused parties have violated various provisions of Environment Conservation Act and demanded action against officials not following the relevant laws. The petition has been admitted for hearing by the Eastern Bench of NGT at Kolkata. Notices to opposite parties would soon be issued, sources said.

Welcome initiative by senior citizen: Saryu Roy

Jamshedpur, Jan 15: Jamshedpur East MLA Saryu Roy Sunday lauded the initiative taken by KS Upadhyaya, 81, resident of Sonari, against pollution in and around Sonari Domuhani.

In a statement issued here today, Roy said, “A senior citizen has taken such a major initiative. The burning of garbage at Sonari Domuhani has long been a source of pollution and a public issue. District administration and state government have continuously ignored this problem. This has entailed citizen initiative.”

The legislator went on to add, “There are numerous examples where administration, police and municipality are not discharging their responsibilities and not following the legal provisions. In some cases, they are not even following the directives of the government. In such situation, public initiative is the only option left.”