India, Aug. 4 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday admitted a plea alleging that 30 industrial-scale diesel and gas generator (DG) sets are operating from nine designated green belt areas and public parks in DLF Phase-1, Gurugram.

The tribunal directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) and DLF Authorities to file responses after residents of Block-A approached its principal bench, alleging environmental damage and rising air pollution in residential areas. The matter is currently sub judice, and the respondents have been asked to file their replies before the next hearing on August 5. None of the authorities has filed a...