Ram Nadi Pollution: NGT Gives Two-Month Deadline to Repair and Maintain Broken Chambers in Pune
The National Green Tribunal’s Pune Bench has directed the concerned authorities to take steps for the repair and maintenance of broken chambers linked to the Ram Nadi pollution issue. The Pune Municipal Corporation, PMRDA and the Bhugaon and Bhukum Gram Panchayats have been given two months to carry out the required work. The next hearing is scheduled for November 26, 2026.
Pune: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Pune Bench has passed an important order in connection with the ongoing issue of Ram Nadi pollution, directing the concerned local authorities to undertake the repair and maintenance of broken chambers.
The order was issued during the hearing held on September 28, 2026, in Execution Application No. 05/2026. According to the press note, applicant advocate Krunal Narayan Ghare requested the tribunal to provide the concerned authorities with a two-month period to repair and maintain the damaged chambers.
The request was made with the objective of working with the local authorities in a cooperative and good-faith manner. The NGT accepted the request and directed the concerned respondents to take appropriate action during the period granted.
PMC, PMRDA and Gram Panchayats directed to act
The respondents in the matter include the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), PMRDA, Bhugaon Gram Panchayat and Bhukum Gram Panchayat.
The focus of the directions is on repairing broken chambers and ensuring their regular maintenance. The applicant has stated that these are immediate and practical measures that can contribute to addressing the pollution issue affecting the Ram Nadi.
Advocate Krunal Ghare said that actual work on the ground is more important than allegations and counter-allegations when it comes to tackling the pollution problem. He said the two-month period was sought from the NGT specifically to give the local authorities an opportunity to carry out the necessary repairs.
Next NGT hearing on November 26
The concerned authorities have been directed to undertake maintenance of the broken chambers during the two-month period. The matter will next be heard by the NGT on November 26, 2026.
Ghare said the two-month period should be viewed as an opportunity for cooperation between the administration and those working to address the pollution issue. If the required work is completed and pollution in the Ram Nadi is reduced, residents will benefit directly.
However, he added that if the required work is not carried out during the period, necessary further measures could be sought before the tribunal at the next hearing.
The upcoming hearing is expected to review the progress made by the concerned authorities during the period granted by the NGT.