Archive · 16 Aug 2026
NGT forms committee to probe illegal waste burning in Aligarh
In a city called Aligarh in India, some people were worried about bad smoke in the air.
They said that places that help sick people were burning their used medical trash and plastic at night.
The smoke from this burning was making people feel sick and making it hard to breathe.
So, a special court called the National Green Tribunal, which works to protect nature and keep places clean, heard about the problem.
The court sent a group of experts to check what is really happening.
The experts will visit the area, talk to the people who are upset, and figure out how to fix the problem.
They have one month to write a report about what they find.
The court will read the report and decide what to do next.
The next court meeting is planned for September 25.
This helps make sure the air people breathe is clean and safe.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a joint committee to verify allegations of illegal burning of hazardous medical waste and plastic in Aligarh's Civil Lines area.
The letter petition was filed by a senior citizen and retired teacher from Aligarh Muslim University, who said toxic smoke is causing serious breathing issues for residents.
The joint committee includes representatives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, and the Aligarh District Magistrate.
The complaint alleged that medical centres and shops at Muzammil Complex in Civil Lines burn large amounts of medical waste at night or early morning.
The committee must submit its report within one month, with the matter listed for further proceedings on September 25.
- Who
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), acting on a letter petition from a senior citizen and retired teacher at Aligarh Muslim University, formed a joint committee of the CPCB, UPPCB, and Aligarh District Magistrate.
- What
- The committee will investigate allegations of illegal burning of hazardous medical waste and plastic in Aligarh's Civil Lines area and suggest remedial measures.
- When
- The NGT order was dated August 12; the committee must report within one month, with the next hearing on September 25.
- Where
- Civil Lines area of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Because residents say toxic smoke from medical waste burnt at night or early morning is causing serious breathing issues.
- Governing body
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Location
- Civil Lines area, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Complainant
- Senior citizen and retired teacher from Aligarh Muslim University
- Committee members
- CPCB, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Aligarh District Magistrate
- Order date
- August 12
- Report deadline
- Within one month
- Next hearing
- September 25
- Allegation
- Medical wastes burnt at night or early morning at Muzammil Complex