[Disposal Of Cigarette/Beedi Butts] NGT Asks CPCB To Lay Down Guidelines Within 3 Months 'In The Interest Of Environment' [Read Order]

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday (09th September) directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to lay down guidelines pertaining to disposal of cigarette and beedi butts within 3 months.The Bench comprising Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson NGT), Justice S.P. Wangdi and Dr. Nagin Nanda has issued the aforesaid direction following a report filed by the CPCB.It may be noted...