In an important order, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the removal of illegally dumped debris near the Mithi river in Aarey Milk Colony, which is adjacent to the Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) stretch. A joint committee appointed by the NGT conducted a site visit on July 18 and raised concerns about the debris posing risks to the Mithi river through landslides and contamination.

The joint committee visit report is available with mid-day. The NGT had constituted the  panel, including representatives from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, collector-Mumbai Suburban, and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Mumbai, as per its order dated July 3. The land in question falls under the jurisdiction and possession of the CEO of Aarey Milk Colony and comes under the municipal jurisdiction of S ward, as confirmed by the revenue records.