: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday sought the Centre’s reply on a plea alleging inaction on part of the Taj Trapezium Zone Authority (TTZ) that has led to deterioration of air quality around the iconic Taj Mahal.
A bench comprising Justice M. S. Nambiar and Expert Member Ranjan Chatterjee issued notices to the Environment Ministry, Uttar Pradesh government, Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority, Central Pollution Control Board, and Archaeological Survey of India while seeking their replies by August 8. The Tribunal was hearing a plea filed by Agra resident Shri Raman, who had contended that the Taj Trapezium Zone Authority was “dysfunctional and inefficient”. - PTI
