A Bench headed by National Green Tribunal (NGT) chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar imposed penalty of ₹3 lakh each on Hotel Leela Venture Ltd., Fraser Suites, Royal Plaza and Mahagun Hotels Pvt Ltd.; ₹2 lakh each on Chhatarpur-based Radiance Motel and Golden Petal Hotel and Banquet; and ₹2.50 lakh on Park Inn for not complying with solid waste management rules.
The establishments were found defaulting in proper management of waste and sewage treatment.
Fine amount
The NGT has directed these establishments to submit 25% of the fine amount with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and rest with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
The NGT also asked the hotels to install sewage treatment plants (STPs) and anti-pollution devices within four weeks, and ensure that the STPs function properly on a regular basis.
Urgent steps needed
Meanwhile, the green panel has asked the Delhi government to provide a list of all mass generators of waste, while noting that the problem of waste generation was being faced by the entire country and urgent steps were needed without “demur and default”.