NGT asks K'taka govt to deposit â¹500 cr for lakes' cleanup
The National Green Tribunal asked the Karnataka government to set aside â¹500 crore in an escrow account for the cleaning of lakes in Bengaluru like Bellandur and Varthur. NGT also imposed a fine of â¹50 crore on Karnataka government and â¹25 crore on civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. Bellandur lake has witnessed frequent foaming and fires in recent years.