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The Supreme Court has ordered Tamil Nadu's government to set up a panel to address severe pollution in the Palar River due to untreated effluents from local tanneries. The court noted irreversible damage to water bodies, groundwater, and agricultural lands caused by the discharges. It mandated compensation for affected families, directed the recovery of costs from polluting industries, and established a committee to ensure a clean environment in Vellore.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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