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The plea mentioned pigeon droppings brought about “serious lung diseases”, equivalent to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, which resulted in lung scarring and respiration difficulties.
The plea mentioned pigeon droppings brought about “serious lung diseases.”(AFP)
A bench of NGT Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava and professional member A Senthil Vel mentioned, “Plea of the applicant is that feeding and proliferation of pigeons leads to pigeons dropping on the footpath, pavements and traffic islands, etc., in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and when these feeding areas are swept then the toxic particulars of dried droppings mix with the dust, pollute the environment and caused adverse health effect.”
The plea mentioned pigeon droppings brought about “serious lung diseases”, equivalent to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, which resulted in lung scarring and respiration difficulties.
In its order dated May 29, the tribunal mentioned, “The original application (OA) raises substantial issues relating to compliance with environmental norms.”
“Issue notice to the respondents for filing their response/reply by way of affidavit,” it added.
The respondents are the Delhi authorities, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Public Works Department and others.
The listening to has been posted for October 8.
