Summary:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to close 76 polluting industrial units around Bengaluru's Bellandur lake. It is a matter which requires serious investigation, remedial measures and restoration of the lake to its original wholesome status," the NGT bench had said. "The STPs which are not operating, they shall give a time-bound programme to bring the parameters within the prescribed limit, failing which electricity and water supply should be disconnected to such complexes," the NGT bench said. "It is reported that there were thick clouds of smoke which severely hit traffic and people living around the lake. It directed immediate removal of municipal solid waste and construction debris dumped into the lake under the supervision of a committee appointed by the NGT..