India, Oct. 8 -- After imposing a penalty of nearly Rs.14 crore on the Dehu Nagar Panchayat in May this year, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has recommended a compensation of over Rs.17 crore against the Vadgaon Nagar Panchayat for environmental damage due to pollution of Indrayani River flowing through its jurisdiction. The pollution board has submitted an affidavit detailing the recommendation to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), and it was made public on October 7.

In February 2024, Hindustan Times reported about the layer of toxic foam formed in Indrayani River. Taking cognisance of the news report, the principal bench registered a suo motu case and directed the western bench of NGT to conduct further proceedings.

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