Saturday, July 12, 2025
spot_img

Court ensures water quality in Shillong

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

SHILLONG: The High Court of Meghalaya on Tuesday disposed of a PIL by giving a direction to ensure water quality in the city.
During the hearing on the matter on Tuesday, the government has sought six months’ time for ensuring the implementation of the recommendations of the Expert Committee on the matter.
The court directed that state authorities concerned will take all necessary measures for ensuring the implementation of the recommendations of the Expert Committee in its letter and spirit, preferably within a period of six months.
“If any extension shall be required, same will not be granted unless the authorities justify the same but we hope and trust that the authorities will not seek any further extension, because supply of safe drinking water has priority” the court said.  The court, however, said the Amicus Curiae can lay a motion in case the commitment for implementation of the recommendations within the time frame is not finalised.
Earlier, an affidavit filed on April 18 by Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board revealed that its officials had collected water samples on March 7 at four locations. After analysis, it was found to confirm to the acceptable limit of drinking water. Further, oil and grease could not be detected in the water samples.

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

DRDO and IAF successfully test Astra BVRAAM with indigenous radio frequency seeker from Su-30 Mk-I

New Delhi, July 11: In a significant boost to India's self-reliance in defence technology, the Defence Research and...

Mayank Yadav’s rehab likely to start in coming weeks after undergoing surgery in Christchurch

New Delhi, July 11: Tearaway fast bowler Mayank Yadav is likely to begin his long rehab in the...

Pakistan: 98 killed, 185 injured as monsoon rains wreak havoc

Islamabad, July 11: Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 98 lives and left 185...

India’s purchase of Russian oil helped bring down global prices: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, July 11: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that India’s...