The denim dyeing industries in Faridabad in Haryana have come under the scanner of NGT. The bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar sought a closure of all illegally functioning dyeing industries in Faridabad. It has issued notices to both the Haryana Pollution Control Board and the state government in this regard. It sought a response from the State on Tuesday. The issue has been listed for next hearing on March 14.
The directions came while hearing a plea by Faridabad residents Varun Sheokand and Navneet Gumber who alleged that more than 150 jeans dyeing industries were running without the consent of the Haryana Pollution Control Board (HPCB).
The petitioners have claimed that the dyeing industries, which have been categorised as “seriously” polluting by HPCB, are discharging effluents into drains without any treatment and have also not installed any effluent treatment plant in their premises. The petition, further pointed out that during the dyeing process, large quantity of water is mixed with acids and chemicals which were finally released into open without any treatment. This, according to the plea was not only polluting the water but also has serious implications on health of public depending on such water bodies.