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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a detailed investigation into pollution complaints from residents of Tulsi Tower in Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal, linked to the nearby Tulsi Green construction project. Residents have reported excessive dust, noise at night, open dumping of construction materials, and untreated wastewater affecting health and living conditions. The NGT has constituted a joint committee and asked the Madhya Pradesh government, the developer, and the MP Pollution Control Board to submit responses within four weeks. The next hearing is scheduled for late February.
Residents of Tulsi Tower in Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal, have raised serious concerns over environmental pollution caused by construction activity at the adjacent Tulsi Green project. They reported that the ongoing construction has resulted in high levels of dust, noise during night hours, and open storage of building materials, which have affected health and day-to-day life. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has responded by constituting a joint committee to inspect the site and recommend corrective measures. Advertisement
Petitioners from the tower's residents' welfare society stated that dust from construction is widespread, causing respiratory problems, allergies, and discomfort for elderly residents and children. They also highlighted that heavy machinery and construction work often continue late into the night, breaching permissible noise limits for residential areas. The residents noted that construction waste and open dumping are contributing to unhygienic conditions.
Another key concern raised is the lack of functional wastewater management. According to residents, the sewage treatment plant (STP) at the site is not operational, leading to untreated wastewater flowing into open areas, which poses environmental and health hazards, including mosquito breeding. Petitioners emphasized that such violations indicate disregard for environmental safeguards mandated under the Air and Water Acts.
The Tulsi Green project had received environmental clearance under specific conditions intended to control dust, noise, and wastewater discharge. However, the NGT noted that work at the site seems to be proceeding without fully following these conditions. During hearings, the tribunal also expressed concerns about insufficient regulatory oversight, stating that the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) had not conducted timely inspections or monitoring, which allowed these violations to persist.
The NGT has issued notices to the state government, the construction company, and the MPPCB, requiring detailed replies within four weeks. The tribunal has scheduled the next hearing for late February to review the investigation and decide on further action.
This case is part of broader concerns in Bhopal, where several residential areas near ongoing construction projects have reported issues like dust, water pollution, and inadequate compliance with environmental laws. Experts suggest that the tribunal's intervention highlights the importance of monitoring urban development projects and ensuring that authorities and developers adhere strictly to environmental norms.
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