Chandigarh, April 28 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), while hearing an application of the Public Action Committee (PAC), a non-government organisation (NGO) against Punjab Dyers Association and others, has taken a serious note of allegations related to dumping of fly ash and air pollution in Ludhiana, directing authorities to ensure strict compliance with environmental norms.

The Tribunal's observation came after the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) filed its affidavit dated April 25, stating that the allegations against the Punjab Dyers Association and its member units lack substantive evidence and are largely based on isolated photographs. The PPCB clarified that the 50 MLD common effluent treatment plant (CETP) at Tajpur, op...