ORDER

1. Vide order dated 06.02.2020, a report was sought from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) with reference to the allegation that CETP, Narol, Ahmedabad was discharging untreated effluents into Sabarmati River, adversely affecting the environment and the inhabitants. The CETP is operated by M/s Narol Textile Infrastructure and Enviro Management.

2. The matter was last considered on 06.02.2020 in the light of earlier proceedings as follows:

“2. Thereafter, the matter was considered on 15.11.2019 in the light of the report submitted by the GPCB that the CETP was not meeting the parameters, causing pollution of Sabarmati River. In view of the said report, the Tribunal directed recovery of compensation, reduction of pollution load by decreasing capacity of the units contributing to the pollution and to take further remedial steps. Observation of this Tribunal are:

“2. The report filed by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) acknowledges that the CETP is not meeting the parameters. The units connected to CETP are engaged in processing of cotton and blended fabrics, denims and synthetic textiles which are sending partially treated effluents through underground pipeline. Th