Delhi garbage menace: NGT seeks account details of EDMC, Delhi Govt. and DDA

New Delhi [India], Jan. 13 (ANI): With the national capital reeling under garbage menace, the National Green Tribunal on Friday sought account details of the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC), Delhi government and Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The decision comes a day after Delhi government told the NGT that Rs 1,800 crore was given by EDMC to DDA, which was denied by both EDMC and DDA today. The NGT earlier on Tuesday issued notices to the Delhi Government, the EDMC and Sanitation Workers Union, asking them to appear before it tomorrow in connection with the issue of garbage disposal in the national capital. The NGT has also formed a committee to tackle the menace of solid waste in Delhi. The committee, including representatives of the NPCB, DPCC, DDA, MCD, DG Health and four independent members, will visit the site and give report about the capacity and sewage management plant. . It will also look after the solid waste management of five star hotels, hospital, big colonies and colleges, which have more than 500 students. The national capital has been reeling under garbage menace as the sanitation workers have called for an indefinite strike on January 5, demanding payment of pending salaries of three months.(ANI)