NGT comes to rescue of Chattar Singh Park residents

Ludhiana: In what could provide relief to residents around Chattar Singh Park in Model Town after the civic body had proposed installation of a static compactor there, the National Green Tribunal has ordered Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) and district magistrate to verify the claims of complainants about impact on health of people residing there.
An advocate and a few organisations had filed application in the NGT that due to garbage dump near the scooter market and proposed static compactor site in Chattar Singh Park, people would suffer.
The NGT in the orders has asked the PPCB and district magistrate to verify all facts and then submit the action taken report in two months. The chairperson of NGT committee, Justice (retd) Jasbir Singh, has also been asked to check this matter as he is already dealing with environment issues.