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On October 9, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the formation of a joint committee to address the pollution issue in Ramakkal Lake, situated in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu.
The committee will consist of key stakeholders, including a representative from the regional director of the Central Pollution Control Board, the member secretary of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, the director of the State Development Authority, and the relevant district magistrate.
The main responsibility of this joint committee is to carry out an on-site investigation at Ramakkal Lake to assess the current pollution status. The committee will then prepare and submit an action-taken report before the next scheduled hearing.
The NGT's directive to establish the joint committee was prompted by the September 14, 2023 news report published in the New Indian Express. The article brought to light the significant rise in pollution levels in Ramakkal Lake. This pollution has been causing significant discomfort to nearby residents due to a foul smell emanating from the lake.
The news report disclosed that while a filtration unit was installed at the site, the filter beds have remained non-operational for the past eight months. The stagnant filtration process has been identified as a key contributor to the escalation of pollution in Ramakkal Lake.
The report disclosed that while a filtration unit has been installed, the filter beds have remained non-operational for the past eight months, leading to increased pollution. Furthermore, the counsel representing the Central Pollution Control Board confirmed that the inactivity of the filtration unit has contributed to the pollution in the lake.
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