NGT imposes Rs 50 crore fine on Punjab over river pollution

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Punjab govt. fined

Rs. 50 crore for pollution
The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday ordered the Punjab government to submit a fine of Rs. 50 crore as environmental compensation for polluting rivers Sutlej and Beas due to industrial discharge. The Bench has asked the Punjab government to recover the fine from industries in two weeks.IANS

Source : https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/ngt-imposes-rs-50-crore-fine-on-punjab-over-river-pollution/article25500859.ece

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