A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed these persons to be present before Tribunal and show cause why they not be directed to pay the fine as per Section 15 of the NGT Act.
"Railway authorities had challaned 66 persons who were found to be throwing garbage and other waste on the railway tracks. They were required to pay Rs 5,000 in terms of the orders of the Tribunal as per polluter pays principle.
On the issue of rehabiliatation of jhuggi clusters located within the safety zone of the railway property, the Tribunal issued directions to the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government to ensure that due representation is made during the hearing in the case.
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Even the waste material dumped near the jhuggi clusters and below the Railway Over Bridges (ROB) has been removed, it said.
The railways also submitted photographs of different places showing the extent of cleanliness carried out by them.
A lot of waste has been cleared along the railway tracks and we have also planted saplings to enhance greenery. In a month, the railways have spent Rs 10 lakh to clean the area," advocate Om Prakash, appearing for Ministry of Railway, said.