Supreme Court Issues Show Cause Order on Leather Industry Environmental Standards
Summary
The Supreme Court has issued a show cause order on a writ petition seeking integrated environmental standards for leather processing industries in Nepal and a minimum distance from human settlements. The petition calls for stricter pollution controls, wastewater treatment, and safer waste disposal to protect public health and nearby communities.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a show cause order after an initial hearing on a writ petition seeking environmental standards for leather processing industries.
- The petition asks the government to keep highly polluting leather factories at least 2 kilometers away from densely populated settlements.
- It also demands wastewater treatment plants, safe disposal of sludge and chemical waste, and limits on odor and air emissions.
- The court has granted the case priority because of its environmental and public health implications.
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