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The directions came while the green panel was hearing a plea sought prohibition of immersion of idols that are not eco-friendly. more-inThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all State Pollution Control Boards to comply with guidelines of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) pertaining to the immersion of idols to curb pollution. It further sought directions to officials to submit an action plan pertaining to the immersion of idols and other pooja materials. An idol of Lord Ganesha lies on the banks of Yamuna in New Delhi on Monday. Violation casesA Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel directed respective district magistrates and other authorities to ensure implementation of the guidelines and stated that the respective SPCB can be approached in cases of violation..