Rajasthan State PCS

• 17 Sep 2022

National Green Tribunal Imposes Rs 3,000 crore Fine on Rajasthan Govt.

Why In News?

• Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 3,000 crore on the Rajasthan government. This fine has been imposed for harming the environment.

Key Points

• Significantly, there are cement and other factories in some other districts including Jaipur, Neemrana, Bhiwadi, Alwar, Bhilwara and Pali. The rivers are getting polluted by the water coming out from here. Apart from this, the solid waste coming out of the cities of the state is also not being properly disposed. Due to this, the NGT has imposed a fine on the state government.
• A bench headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel blamed the state government officials for not being able to check pollution. The bench said compensation for past violations should be paid to the government besides ensuring compliance to prevent future damages.
• The bench divided solid and liquid waste management into two heads, which imposed a fine of Rs 3000 crore. The NGT has given two months to the Rajasthan government to pay this fine. During this, the government will have to deposit this amount in a separate bank account. Failure to comply with the order may result in further fines.