New Delhi, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to conduct fresh inspections to identify illegally operating dyeing and jeans-washing units in Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat and Bahadurgarh and submit an action-taken report within eight weeks.
A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, along with Expert Members Dr A. Senthil Vel and Dr Afroz Ahmad, was hearing two matters involving allegations that red-category dyeing units were operating illegally and discharging pollutants into the Najafgarh drain despite closure directions.
The tribunal took on record status reports submitted by the HSPCB detailing inspections and action against suspected illegal units in Gurugram, Bahadurgarh and Sonipat.
The Gurugram report stated that several units were operating without valid consent to operate. Closure orders had been issued against some establishments, while others had been dismantled or had their electricity connections disconnected. Closure proceedings were still underway in certain cases.
In Bahadurgarh, several jeans-dyeing and washing units had been sealed, with their plant and machinery dismantled and electricity connections permanently disconnected, the board reported.
The HSPCB also said it was processing environmental compensation against identified units, with proposed amounts ranging from Rs 3.90 lakh to Rs 73.60 lakh in individual cases. Prosecution proceedings were also being initiated against the units and those responsible for their establishment and day-to-day operations.
In Sonipat, five jeans-washing units had been sealed, while closure action had been recommended against another unit.
During the hearing, the HSPCB’s counsel submitted that the board would conduct a further exercise to identify illegally operating dyeing units in the districts concerned and take appropriate action.
The tribunal also directed the board to carry out fresh inspections in Faridabad and submit its findings within the same eight-week period.
The matters have been listed for further hearing on February 26, 2027.
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