NGT directs poultry farm owner to make representation against closure order

National Green Tribunal Wednesday directed owner of a poultry farm to make a representation within two weeks before Haryana state pollution control board against closure of its unit.

A bench heed by NGT Chairperson Justice arsh Kumar Goel said right to pollution-free environment being a basic right, appellant poultry farm can be allowed to continue only if it shows that it was compliant with environmental rms, including its location.

"Since it is t clear from impugned order wher appellant was heard before impugned order was passed, by way of abundant caution, we permit appellant to make a representation within two weeks from today. If such a representation is me within two weeks, decision reon be taken within one month reafter," bench said.

tribunal me clear that irrespective of date of guidelines on poultry farms, Board must satisfy itself about compliance of rms, including location of appellant, if it is to be allowed to operate.

green panel was hearing a plea filed by Prem Poultry Farm which h approached NGT against state pollution control board's order directing closure of unit ting lack of proper waste stor facilities.

petitioner contended that it was t given an opportunity to explain its position and said shortcomings do t exist.

NGT said even if it is to be accepted that appellant was t given such an opportunity, it could have explained its position by making a suitable representation to Board. 

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