High Court concerned over Musi pollution

Hyderabad | Wednesday | 18th July, 2018

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“Why cannot the Pollution Control Board stop pollution of Musi river,” the Chief Justice sought to know. more-inThere is no use telling people stories on the reasons for failure to stop pollution of Musi river which was once a source of drinking water, observed Hyderabad High Court on Tuesday. There was no use in trying to list out reasons behind Musi river pollution, the Bench observed. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Thottathil B.

Radhakrishnan and Justice Ramesh Ranganathan — while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition over Musi pollution — said it was high time the government acted swiftly on the matter. Instead of planning to clean, clear and beautify the Musi with ‘master plans’, it was essential to stop its pollution first, the Bench noted..