ORDER

1. Mr. Subhas Datta, the Applicant, is present in person.

2. Affidavit dated 11.12.2024 has been filed by the Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal; the same is taken on record.

3. Heard learned Counsel for the parties.

(Final order of the said case will be uploaded in NGT website by separate sheets of paper).

ORDER

1. The Original Application No.06/2016/EZ: (Subhas Datta Vs. State of West Bengal & Ors.), was filed by the Applicant alleging failure of the Howrah Municipal Corporation, Railway Administration and West Bengal Pollution Control Board to prevent damage to Santragachi Jheel, Kolkata, which is a notified Bird Sanctuary. It was also alleged that damage to the said Lake is taking place, inter- alia, by discharging of untreated sewage and other waste from area falling under the Howrah Municipal Corporation and damage to the Lake is also due to encroachment for commercial purposes. It was further alleged that pollution of the Lake is resulting in disturbing the migratory birds requiring protection under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the said lake is within the jurisdiction of the Railways.

2. The Original Application No.06/2016/EZ was disposed of by the Tribuna