Archive · 22 Jun 2025
NGT Acts on Futala Lake Neglect, Impleads Authorities
Imagine a once-beautiful lake in Nagpur that's become dirty and uncared for.
A special court for the environment, the NGT, read about the lake's problems in a news story.
Now, the NGT is making the local authorities, like the city government and pollution control board, explain what they're doing to fix the lake.
The court is worried about trash, bad smells, and the impact on the environment.
NGT took suo motu cognizance of the declining condition of Futala Lake in Nagpur.
The action followed a media report highlighting issues of neglect and poor maintenance.
The lake faces hygiene issues and environmental degradation, including trash and foul odors.
Enforcement against idol immersion and religious offerings is reportedly weak.
The NGT has impleaded the MPCB, CPCB, and NMC as respondent parties.
- Who
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).
- What
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is addressing the environmental degradation of Futala Lake.
- When
- The NGT took suo motu cognizance after a news report was published.
- Where
- Futala Lake in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To address the environmental degradation and lack of maintenance at Futala Lake.
- Lake Name
- Futala Lake
- Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- NGT Action
- Suo Motu Cognizance
- Relevant Acts
- Environment Protection Act, 1986; Water Act, 1974; Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2016
- Respondents
- MPCB, CPCB, NMC
- Next Hearing
- August 6, 2025
- Hearing Location
- Pune’s Western Zone Bench
