Court Mandate Halts Stone Crushing in Haridwar, Protects Ganga
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the immediate shutdown of 48 stone crushers in the Haridwar region due to non-compliance with previous directives. Authorities are tasked with cutting their power and water supply and must submit a report within a week. The issue involves illegal mining along the Ganga River.
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The Uttarakhand High Court has mandated the immediate closure of 48 stone crushers in Haridwar. This decisive action follows the operators' failure to comply with prior legal directives, resulting in an order to cut their electricity and water supply effectively.
The court's bench comprising Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Pankaj Purohit, responded to a PIL from Matri Sadan, an organization campaigning against illegal mining from Raiwala to Bhogpur along the Ganga and in the Kumbh Mela area. This case highlights ongoing violations against National Mission for Clean Ganga guidelines.
Authorities have been instructed to submit an action report within a week, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for September 12. The court stressed that ignoring its orders could equate to contempt, underscoring the legal gravity of the situation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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