SC Upholds NGT Order Imposing Damages Of Rs. 100 Crore On Real Estate Developer For Violating Environmental Clearance [Read Judgment]
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SC Upholds NGT Order Imposing Damages Of Rs. 100 Crore On Real Estate Developer For Violating Environmental Clearance [Read Judgment]

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Upholding a National Green Tribunal Order, the Supreme Court imposed damages of Rs.100 crores or 10% of the project cost, whichever is higher, on Goel Ganga Developers India Pvt. Ltd. for raising construction in violation of the Environmental Clearance.The bench comprising of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta also upheld the fine imposed upon the PMC and the direction given to. We uphold the original order dated 27.09.2016 holding that the construction raised by the project proponent was in violation of the environmental clearance granted to it on 04.04.2008. We also uphold the direction given to the Chief Secretary to the State of Maharashtra and in addition, direct that the Chief Secretary to the State of Maharashtra shall look into the conduct of the official holding the post of Principal Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra on 27.09.2016 and will submit his report to the NGT within three months from today; We impose damages of Rs.100 crores or 10% of the project cost, whichever is higher on the project proponent and in addition thereto, project proponent will pay Rs.5 crores as levied by the NGT in its order dated 27.09.2016; Project proponent shall not be permitted to raise construction of two buildings having 454 tenements; We direct that the project proponent shall only be permitted to complete construction of a total 807 flats, 117 shops/offices and cultural centre including clubhouse; The project proponent will only be permitted to seek environmental clearance for completion of the project subject to payment of costs in the aforesaid terms and it may be granted ex post facto environmental clearance in the peculiar facts of the case, on such terms and conditions as the environmental authority deems fit and proper; The project proponent is granted six months’ time to deposit the amount of damages imposed in terms of direction no.

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Real Estate Weekly Round Up:[16 th December – 22 nd December 2024]

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REAL ESTATE MONTHLY DIGEST: NOVEMBER 2024
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REAL ESTATE MONTHLY DIGEST: NOVEMBER 2024

Live Law  

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NGT imposes ₹3.11 cr fine as green damage compensation on Pune-based construction firm
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NGT imposes ₹3.11 cr fine as green damage compensation on Pune-based construction firm

Hindustan Times  

The western bench of the National Green Tribunal on Friday, November 29, fined ₹3.11 crore to BramhaCorp Limited, a city-based construction company over environmental damages. The project spread over a 17,433.10sq m area, involves five buildings, four of which stand completed, with 249 flats and an overall built-up area of 41,500sq m. The NGT in its order, mentioned that out …

Real Estate Weekly Round Up: 30th December 2024- 5th January 2025
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Real Estate Weekly Round Up: 30th December 2024- 5th January 2025

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Supreme Court Stays NGT Order Imposing Rs 12,000 Crore Cost On State Of Maharashtra For Improper Management Of Solid & Liquid Waste
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Supreme Court Stays NGT Order Imposing Rs 12,000 Crore Cost On State Of Maharashtra For Improper Management Of Solid & Liquid Waste

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the order of the National Green Tribunal which had in 2022, directed the State of Maharashtra to deposit a cost of Rs 12,000 crore in a 'ring fenced account' for failure to treat solid and liquid waste generated in the state. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the State of Maharashtra, argued against the …

NGT Says Govt Continues with Illegal Construction Work of Sitamma Sagar Project
1 year, 6 months ago

NGT Says Govt Continues with Illegal Construction Work of Sitamma Sagar Project

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal has observed that the state government has continued to undertake illegal construction of the Sitammasagar multipurpose project, in violation of its interim stay order. In the order dated July 12, the NGT said that the illegal construction was evident as per the photographs submitted by the applicant, Tellam Naresh of Sitammanagaram of Dummagudem, as well …

Supreme Court Stays NGT's Order Imposing Rs. 120 Crore Compensation On UP For Untreated Sewage Discharge
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Stays NGT's Order Imposing Rs. 120 Crore Compensation On UP For Untreated Sewage Discharge

Live Law  

On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed the National Green Tribunal's order imposing an environmental compensation of 120 crores rupees on the State of Uttar Pradesh for discharging untreated sewage into the rivers of Gorakhpur District and improper solid waste management. While issuing notice in the appeal challenging NGT's order dated September 13, 2022, the bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y Chandrachud, …

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka
2 years, 7 months ago

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal imposed penalty of ₹52 crore on Udupi Power Corporation Ltd., part of Adani Power, for violating environmental laws and polluting its surroundings at Nandikur near Padubidri in Udupi district, Karnataka. On May 31, Judicial Member K. Ramakrishnan and expert members Satyagopal Korlapati and Vijay Kulkarni of NGT’s southern bench in Chennai said the environmental compensation was …

NGT clears decks for inland waterway project on Ganga river from Prayagraj to Haldia
2 years, 8 months ago

NGT clears decks for inland waterway project on Ganga river from Prayagraj to Haldia

Firstpost  

The Jal Marg Vikas Project is being implemented on the Prayagraj-Haldia stretch of National Waterway-1 with the technical assistance and investment support of the World Bank at an estimated cost of Rs 5,369.18 crore New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has cleared the decks for the inland waterway project on the stretch of the Ganga river between Prayagraj and Haldia …

No demolition of luxury project for now as SC orders status quo
3 years, 4 months ago

No demolition of luxury project for now as SC orders status quo

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on a National Green Tribunal order quashing the environmental clearance granted to a high-rise luxury project by Godrej Properties Ltd. and Wonder Projects Development Pvt. A Bench of Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and Justice Surya Kant issued notice to the Centre, the State government, Bangalore Development Authority, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, and others …

NGT orders immediate demolition of luxury project
3 years, 5 months ago

NGT orders immediate demolition of luxury project

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal on Friday quashed the environmental clearance granted to a high-rise luxury project by Godrej Properties Limited and Wonder Projects Development Private Limited in Bengaluru and directed its immediate demolition. The green panel also imposed a penalty of ₹31 crore on the project proponent and said the amount shall be used for demolition of the constructions, restoration …

SC Stays Imposition Of NGT's Environmental Compensation On Thermal Plants For 100% Fly Ash Non Utilisation
4 years, 4 months ago

SC Stays Imposition Of NGT's Environmental Compensation On Thermal Plants For 100% Fly Ash Non Utilisation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the recovery of 'Environmental Compensation' imposed by the National Green Tribunal, for non-achievement of 100 % Fly Ash utilization and disposal by Thermal Power Plants.A bench of Justices RF Nariman, Navin Sinha & Indira Banerjee stayed an order of February 2, 2020 passed by the National Green Tribunal, wherein Environment Compensation. The Supreme Court …

NGT Has Power To Issue General Directions For Future Guidance To Prevent Injury To Environment: SC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

NGT Has Power To Issue General Directions For Future Guidance To Prevent Injury To Environment: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on Tuesday, has held that the National Green Tribunal, in appropriate cases, has power to issue general directions for future guidance, to avoid or prevent injury to the environment. Taking note of provisions of the National Green Tribunal Act, the bench comprising Justices RF Nariman, S. Ravindra Bhat and V. Ramasubramaniam observed that …

Violation Of Environmental Norms: NGT Orders UPSPCB To Take Coercive Measures For Recovery Of Environmental Compensation [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Violation Of Environmental Norms: NGT Orders UPSPCB To Take Coercive Measures For Recovery Of Environmental Compensation [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of the NGT directed the U.P.PCB to take action for stopping illegality and recovering the assessed environment compensation of Rs. 3,28,50,000/- by using coercive measures including blacklisting and seizing assets of the project proponent of housing project M/s Antriksh Kanball. The Original Application was filed by residents of Antriksh Kanball for remedial action against the violation of …

Rs 10 crore penalty on 3 Gurgaon builders: NGT refuses to review order
5 years, 5 months ago

Rs 10 crore penalty on 3 Gurgaon builders: NGT refuses to review order

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday refused to review its order imposing an interim penalty of Rs 10 crore on three builders in Gurgaon for violation of environmental norms and damaging the environment. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said there was "no merit" in the review plea filed by Ansal Buildwell Ltd, and its sister …

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