The NGT had directed the State of Karnataka and BBMP to deposit a total of Rs 500 crore in an escrow account. It had also levied a penalty of Rs 75 crore on the Government of Karnataka and the BBMP for “environmental degradation of lakes.” on 06-01-2019.
The State preferred an appeal before the Supreme Court of India with a prayer to reverse the order, but the Apex Court, DISMISSED the state`s plea and upheld the NGT ORDER.
