Supreme Court directs petitioner to approach NGT on FGD systems in thermal power plants
The Supreme Court has directed a petitioner to approach the National Green Tribunal with a plea regarding the installation of flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems in thermal power plants.
The petitioner's counsel had argued that compliance timelines for installing FGD systems have been repeatedly extended, while citizens continue to face health hazards from pollution generated by the plants. The court's direction suggests the NGT may be the appropriate forum to address the matter.
