NGT imposes ban on burning waste w.e.f 28thApril 2015

Q.  In which region the National Green Tribunal on 28th Apr’15 imposed a complete ban on burning of waste in open including garbage, leaves, plastic and crop residues?
- Published on 13 Apr 15

a. Delhi-NCR
b. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
c. Lakshadweep
d. North-East Region

ANSWER: Delhi-NCR
 
The order comes three weeks after the Tribunal banned plying of diesel vehicles which are more than 10 years old in the region. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar passed a number of directions, including asking civic authorities and governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to immediately spread mass awareness regarding ill-effects of burning waste materials in open areas.

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