India, Feb. 9 -- Lalitpur stone crusher

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on February 5, 2026, directed response to be submitted by the state of Uttar Pradesh (through the Principal Secretary, Environment, Forest and Climate Change) regarding the allegations of a stone crusher violating environmental norms operating in Chhilla village of Lalitpur district.

The tribunal also directed submission of response from the Lalitpur district magistrate (DM); Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and Tridev Stone Crusher. The NGT also directed a joint committee to be constituted to verify the factual position and suggest appropriate remedial action. Accordingly, a joint committee was comprised of representatives from the UPPCB and the Lali...