NGT exempts Kerala from paying ₹2,000 crore penalty imposed for improper waste management

The Tribunal ruled that it was not necessary to levy penalty given that the State had already set aside funds for waste management projects.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently exempted the State of Kerala from paying environmental compensation of ₹2,000 crores imposed for failing to properly treat waste [In re: Compliance of Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and other environmental issue].

National Green Tribunal

Kerala government

Solid Waste Management

Liquid waste Management