- Immediate Action: NGT directed Kerala government and KSPCB to remove biomedical and mixed solid waste from Tamil Nadu villages within three days and submit a report by December 23.
Relevance : GS 3( Waste Management )
- Recurring Issue: Illegal dumping of biomedical waste from Kerala in Tamil Nadu has been a recurring problem, with previous incidents in Ana-malai and Nanguneri.
- Financial and Legal Implications: Kerala has not cleared outstanding dues of ₹69,000 for waste removal, complicating the issue; legal action is being pursued with two FIRs filed.
- Cross-Border Coordination: NGT emphasized improved coordination between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, involving police and transport departments to prevent illegal waste transportation.
- Environmental Impact: Some waste was dumped in forest areas, prompting NGT to urge swift action and proper transportation to processing facilities in Kerala or Tamil Nadu.
