SHIMLA: High Court oF Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday today has issued notice to the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, Chairman, H.P. Pollution Control Board, Deputy Commissioner, Kangra, Commissioner Muncipal Corporation, Palampur, and SDM Palampur in a matter pertaining to dumping of garbage on the bank of Neugal rivulet by the Municipal Corporation, Palampur.
The Division Bench comprising Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Virender Singh, passed this order on a petition taken up suo moto by the Court as Public Interest Litigation, on the basis of news item published in news paper on dated 16.05.2023.
The newspaper reported that the Dhauladhar Sewa Samiti, a local NGO headed by former minister Ravinder Singh Ravi, lodged strong protest over the dumping of garbage on the bank of Neugal rivulet by the Municipal Corporation, Palampur.
The member of the NGO submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner M.C. Palampur.
The newspaper reported that the dumping of garbage on the bank of rivulet Neugal has not only affected the environment and health of people but also resulted in large-scale pollution in the area.
Foul smell emanating from the waste too irked the people.
If timely action is not taken, the situation could worsen as the waste has severely polluted the water of the rivulet which is a source of drinking water.