Archive · 19 May 2025
Haryana Wildlife Dept. Orders Landfill Inspection Amidst Activist Concerns
The Haryana wildlife department is checking a waste site called Bandhwari.
They want to see if it's following the rules to protect the environment.
This is not the first time; they've sent several notices.
Environmental activists are worried that this is all just for show, and the site is still causing problems.
They say the waste is hurting the land and water, which could be dangerous for animals.
Officials are looking into it, but activists feel things aren't changing fast enough.
They worry that the rules aren't strong enough to stop the harm.
Haryana's wildlife department directed its officials to inspect the Bandhwari waste treatment plant.
The inspection aims to assess compliance with environmental norms at the landfill site.
This is the fifth notice issued by the department in the last 12 months regarding the site.
Environmental activists claim the notices are a 'bureaucratic charade'.
Concerns raised over potential environmental damage, including water contamination.
- Who
- Haryana's wildlife department, environmental activists, and MCG officials
- What
- Inspections and notices regarding environmental violations at the Bandhwari landfill site near Gurgaon.
- When
- The wildlife department has issued five notices since June last year, with the most recent in May 2024
- Where
- Bandhwari waste treatment plant near Gurgaon, Haryana.
- Why
- To assess compliance with environmental norms and address concerns of environmental degradation.
Environmental Activists
MCG and Concerned Authorities
Effectiveness of Regulatory Actions
Environmental Activists
The notices and inspections are a mere formality, and no real action is being taken against the environmental violations, leading to continued degradation of the Aravalis.
MCG and Concerned Authorities
MCG states it will 'investigate' the matter to determine if there are any encroachments and take swift action if violations are identified.
NOC Revocation
Environmental Activists
The NOC should have been revoked years ago given the evidence of non-compliance.
MCG and Concerned Authorities
The authorities are still assessing the situation and will take action based on the inspection report findings.
- Landfill Location
- Bandhwari
- Notices Issued by Wildlife Department
- Five
- NOC Granted to MCG
- 2019
- Environmental Violations
- Solid waste obstructing access roads, leachate polluting water sources