NGT refuses to review order against petha-makers in Agra

NEW DELHI, Aug 30:
Makers of the famous petha, a soft candy-like sweetmeat, in Agra have got a breather, with the National Green Tribunal refusing to review its order dismissing a plea seeking direction to them to stop using coal for its manufacture and not to dump the waste in sewage lines.
“We do not see any mistake or error apparent on the face of the record. No legal error has been pointed out and therefore, we see no sufficient reason to review the order in question. Hence dismissed,” a bench headed by Justice U D Salvi said.
The order came on a review plea filed by Agra resident Devashish Bhattacharya for revival of his plea seeking direction to the petha units in Agra to stop using fuels like coal for manufacturing and not to dispose of waste products in sewage or in open places in the city.
“We have perused the application moved for reviewing the order dated August 2 passed dismissing the said application for non-joinder of necessary parties. While passing the said order we had considered the records and heard the applicant.  (PTI)