November 17, 2017 2:04 PM

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NGT lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday lifted its ban on construction activities in Delhi-National Capital Region and allowed trucks to enter the national capital, while asking authorities to strictly monitor their movement. <br/><br/>The green panel, however, refused to lift its ban on industrial activities causing pollution in the Delhi-NCR.It gave a green signal to the construction of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, but said no dust pollution should be caused. <br/><br/>It had also asked the city government to identify the most polluted areas and sprinkle water, while allowing non-polluting industries and those manufacturing essential goods to operate in Delhi-NCR.<br/><br/> A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar given the directions in relation to emissions from industry, burning of waste and crop residue shall continue to be enforced. <br/><br/>The tribunal also directed the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to submit their action plan on steps taken to curb pollution within two weeks.<br/><br/>The bench said it will hear the Delhi government's second plea on odd-even today itself.<br/><br/>

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