The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated an inquiry into the waste management practices of 225 electroplating units located in Faridabad’s Sector 58. This decision follows a petition filed by Narender Sirohi, an environmental activist, who alleged that these units are illegally discharging industrial effluents into open areas and drains, violating environmental regulations. The NGT has issued notices to the units and established a joint committee led by deputy commissioner Ayush Sinha, which includes representatives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). The committee is tasked with investigating the allegations and must submit a report by August 24. Sirohi's petition also cited a 2023 CPCB report indicating that the CETP in Sector 58 is non-compliant with discharge standards, recording BOD levels significantly above permissible limits. Concerns have been raised about the health impacts of untreated wastewater, with rising cancer cases reported in nearby areas. The HSPCB has committed to comply with the tribunal's directives and will assess the situation further.