This story is from January 8, 2019

Shut down industries in Daryaganj, NGT to govt

Shut down industries in Daryaganj, NGT to govt
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NEW DELHI: National Green Tribunal has asked Delhi government and North Delhi Municipal Corporation to shut down unauthorised industrial units located in residential areas in Daryaganj.
A bench headed by Justice Raghuvendra S Rathore said the factories operating in residential areas cause air pollution, which is extremely harmful for the people living in surrounding areas.

The green tribunal asked the municipal corporation to ensure that these factories do not operate till they obtain clearance from Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
“In case the units have applied for clearance from DPCC, the same may be reopened as and when the requisite clearances are given by the committee.
“The DPCC shall decide on the application so received for obtaining clearance, expeditiously and in no case later than four weeks... In case any application is pending before it, the same shall be immediately looked into and decided within the stipulated time,” the bench said.
The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by Daryaganj resident Mohd Shariq seeking action against illegal factories in the area and demanding sealing of such units in non-conforming areas.
The plea, filed through advocate Gaurav Bansal, has also sought directions to initiate criminal proceedings against those running such unauthorised units.
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