TNPCB lifts soil samples from site near Anamalai where garbage was dumped
3 years, 3 months ago

TNPCB lifts soil samples from site near Anamalai where garbage was dumped

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on Thursday collected soil samples from a private land at Semanampathy, near Anamalai, on the Tamil Nadu – Kerala border where garbage, which was allegedly brought from Kerala, was dumped in April this year. The samples were collected as part of the proceedings of a case which the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal registered based on a report 'Dumping of garbage foiled near Anamalai, trucks seized' carried by The Hindu on April 9. A team led by P. Manimaran, District Environmental Engineer, Coimbatore south, inspected the place and collected samples, which will be examined at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. The NGT order, issued by judicial member Justice K. Ramakrishnan and expert member K. Satyagopal, has directed TNPCB, Kerala State Pollution Control Board and the Chief Secretary, Kerala, to file reports before the tribunal on or before December 8.

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Garbage pile-up at Fort Kochi beach: CPCB tells NGT that responsibility is on local authorities to ensure compliance
6 days, 2 hours ago

Garbage pile-up at Fort Kochi beach: CPCB tells NGT that responsibility is on local authorities to ensure compliance

The Hindu  

The Central Pollution Control Board has informed the National Green Tribunal that it is the responsibility of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board, the Kochi Corporation and the Ernakulam district administration to initiate necessary action against the garbage pile-up along the Fort Kochi beach in Ernakulam, Kerala. As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, it is the duty of the …

NGT orders Tiruppur Collector to file report on waste dumping at quarry, hearing set for March 24
1 month, 1 week ago

NGT orders Tiruppur Collector to file report on waste dumping at quarry, hearing set for March 24

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal Southern Zone has posted the next hearing on the issue of “unauthorised” waste dumping in abandoned stone quarries at Pongupalayam village by the Tiruppur City Corporation on March 24, 2025. “Dumping of waste in the abandoned quarry is not permitted”, the NGT Southern Zone said in a directive issued by Judicial Member Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana, and …

Garbage Dumping Yards To Be Eliminated by Oct. 2026: Pattabhiram
1 month, 1 week ago

Garbage Dumping Yards To Be Eliminated by Oct. 2026: Pattabhiram

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Swachh Andhra Corporation chairman K. Pattabhiram declared that as per the mission spearheaded by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, AP will have a fully clean and green environment by October 2026, when the need for dumping yards will end. “The Swachh Andhra strategy involves collaboration of all 90 government departments, with designated nodal officers appointed at both the state …

Kerala PCB fixes a total of ₹1.12 crore environment compensation for illegal waste dumping in Tirunelveli
2 months ago

Kerala PCB fixes a total of ₹1.12 crore environment compensation for illegal waste dumping in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has assessed a total environment compensation of about ₹1.12 crore on the waste generators and a collection agency responsible for the illegal dumping of biomedical and other types of waste at various places in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district in December 2024. Anaction taken report dated January 18, 2025, submitted by the Special Secretary, Department …

TNPCB report on dumping of garbage in abandoned quarries puts Tiruppur City Corporation in a spot
2 months, 1 week ago

TNPCB report on dumping of garbage in abandoned quarries puts Tiruppur City Corporation in a spot

The Hindu  

The latest report of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to the National Green Tribunal on the impact of dumping of garbage by the Tiruppur City Corporation in abandoned quarries at Pongupalayam village has pushed the civic body into a challenging situation. The TNPCB report states that the City Corporation was not authorised to use the abandoned stone quarries for …

Kakulamanu landfill in Tirumala inspected
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kakulamanu landfill in Tirumala inspected

The Hindu  

In a major step towards addressing the pressing issue of waste management at Tirumala, TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, accompanied by former Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman and current Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, inspected the Kakulamanu landfill on Wednesday. Dr. Reddy commended the proactive approach of the TTD in addressing the long-standing problem …

Restore 4 Bhiwandi wetlands turned into dumps: Green tribunal to Thane collector
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Restore 4 Bhiwandi wetlands turned into dumps: Green tribunal to Thane collector

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Thane collectorate to clean up four wetlands in Anjur Dive village in Bhiwandi, which were turned into a dumping ground over the last one year. Restore 4 Bhiwandi wetlands turned into dumps: Green tribunal to Thane collector The NGT order states that the owners of the concerned land should be held accountable …

Illegal biomedical waste dumping: Is Kerala aiding violator, asks NGT
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Illegal biomedical waste dumping: Is Kerala aiding violator, asks NGT

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal on Thursday questioned the Kerala government as to whether it is colluding with the alleged violator in the illegal dumping of biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu and directed the secretary of Kerala’s environment department to submit a detailed report on the issue. The tribunal also directed Tamil Nadu to enhance monitoring …

Kerala: Regional Cancer centre faces charges for dumping waste in TN
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala: Regional Cancer centre faces charges for dumping waste in TN

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Amid the escalating row between the governments of Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the illegal dumping of medical waste in Tirunelveli district, the Kerala State Pollution Control Board has initiated legal action against the Regional Cancer Centre for the violation. Following an intervention from the National Green Tribunal, the PCB has already issued a show cause notice to RCC …

NGT directs Bhor, Nasrapur local bodies to submit responses on river pollution
3 months, 1 week ago

NGT directs Bhor, Nasrapur local bodies to submit responses on river pollution

Hindustan Times  

With the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board updating about river pollution and waste dumping in Shivganga River and Lendi Nullah flowing through Bhor and Nasarapur villages, the Western Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the local bodies and Pune district collector to submit responses over the environmental issues. The bench after receiving the complaint asked MPCB to file their response …

Kerala finishes removal of waste dumped in Nellai border villages
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala finishes removal of waste dumped in Nellai border villages

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: The Kerala government has completed the removal of the waste, originating from Kerala, which was illegally dumped in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district, and transported it back to the state. While 18 trucks of waste were transported to Kerala on Sunday, another 12 trucks carried the waste on Monday. The waste, which included biomedical, plastic, food, and other types of …

Kerala begins clearing biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala begins clearing biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

The clearing of hazardous waste, including biomedical and plastic garbage, which had been transported from Kerala and dumped in various parts of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, began on Sunday under supervision of officials of both states. Medical and other waste from Kerala that was illegally dumped in Tirunelveli is being removed by Kerala authorities, in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on …

Team from Kerala begins cleanup of hazardous wastes dumped in Tirunelveli district
3 months, 1 week ago

Team from Kerala begins cleanup of hazardous wastes dumped in Tirunelveli district

The Hindu  

A team of 25 members from Kerala arrived in Tirunelveli district to remove truckloads of hazardous waste dumped at various locations across the district, which had been transported from Kerala. The waste found in the places including Pazhavoor, Kodaganallur, Kallur and Kondanagaram comprised biomedical materials including syringes, blood samples and other hazardous waste mixed with solid wastes. The Bench comprising …

Kerala Sends Team to Retrieve Illegally Dumped Medical Waste in Tamil Nadu
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3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Sends Team to Retrieve Illegally Dumped Medical Waste in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Amid public outrage, the Kerala government has dispatched a team to Tirunelveli to retrieve medical waste illegally dumped in several areas of Tamil Nadu. The team, led by a senior officer and supported by eight trucks from Thiruvananthapuram, began removing the hazardous waste on Sunday, according to local media reports.The waste was found in areas bordering the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border …

TNIE Impact: Kerala officials transport waste from Tamil Nadu villages back to their state
3 months, 1 week ago

TNIE Impact: Kerala officials transport waste from Tamil Nadu villages back to their state

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: In a first, the Kerala government on Sunday transported 18 trucks of its biomedical waste - mostly originating from the Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cancer Centre and Credence Hospital - that was illegally dumped in Tirunelveli district back to the state. The action follows a direction from the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal, which took suo motu cognisance of …

Kerala officials inspect medical waste dumped near Tirunelveli
Trending News
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala officials inspect medical waste dumped near Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

Officials from Kerala conducted an inspection at sites in Nadukallur and Kodaganallur near Tirunelveli, where medical waste from Kerala were reportedly dumped. The issue of biomedical waste being dumped into waterbodies in Nadukallur and Kodaganallur created a widespread outrage across Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, the officials collected syringes, blood samples and documents from the dumped medical waste at Nadukallur and three …

NGT directs Kerala government to clear biomedical waste from Tamil Nadu in three days
3 months, 1 week ago

NGT directs Kerala government to clear biomedical waste from Tamil Nadu in three days

The Hindu  

The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal on Thursday directed the Kerala government and the Kerala State Pollution Control Board to remove in three days the biomedical and mixed solid waste dumped in villages of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu. He noted that in Nanguneri, the Tamil Nadu government had taken steps to clear the waste, but despite directives …

NGT directs Kerala to take back its biomedical waste dumped in Tamil Nadu within 3 days
3 months, 1 week ago

NGT directs Kerala to take back its biomedical waste dumped in Tamil Nadu within 3 days

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The southern bench of National Green Tribunal on Thursday directed the Kerala state government and its pollution control board to remove the bio-medical waste and mixed solid waste illegally dumped at multiple points bordering Tirunelveli district within three days and file a compliance report on December 23. Dumping of hazardous biomedical waste by Kerala into Tamil Nadu area is …

Kerala human rights panel directs removal of waste dumped on AIR property
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala human rights panel directs removal of waste dumped on AIR property

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala State Human Rights’ Commission on Tuesday directed the corporation secretary and Akashvani director to take immediate steps to remove the waste dumped on the property of All India Radio near Beemapally Nursery School. Commission chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas also directed the compliance of the resolution passed by the District Legal Services Authority. The commission has issued a …

Kerala waste dumped in Nellai villages; police register two cases after 37 days
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala waste dumped in Nellai villages; police register two cases after 37 days

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: Nearly 37 days after complaints were filed against miscreants who dumped biomedical, food, plastic and other waste from Kerala in Kodaganallur and Palavoor villages, the Suthamalli police registered two cases on Thursday night. The unidentified miscreants were booked under Sections 271 and 272 of the BNS and Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act, based on complaints by Palavoor …

Case in NGT against dumping waste in quarries, Tiruppur corporation looks for options
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Case in NGT against dumping waste in quarries, Tiruppur corporation looks for options

New Indian Express  

TIRUPPUR: Officials from the Tiruppur municipal administration department have decided to set up a Material Recovery Facility centre on the borders of Tiruppur, Coimbatore, to segregate waste as social activists have been opposing the dumping of garbage in stone quarries. Out of this 160 tonnes of waste is sent to Micro Composting Centres everyday and others are being dumped in …

TN government may hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site to forest department
3 months, 3 weeks ago

TN government may hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site to forest department

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The State government is planning to hand over 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site, located inside the Pallikaranai Ramsar site, to the forest department. Ltd, which was awarded the tender to dispose of the legacy waste at the Perungudi dump yard by Greater Chennai Corporation in February 2021, announced it has completed its task and processed 1.73 million …

₹95.35 lakh fine imposed for illegally dumping debris in Delhi: MCD report to NGT
4 months ago

₹95.35 lakh fine imposed for illegally dumping debris in Delhi: MCD report to NGT

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : The MCD has informed the National Green Tribunal that a fine of ₹95.35 lakh was imposed on violators for illegally dumping construction and demolition debris in October. ₹ 95.35 lakh fine imposed for illegally dumping debris in Delhi: MCD report to NGT The NGT sought regular replies from the authorities concerned with steps preventing air pollution in …

Chemical Tanker Caught Dumping Hazardous Waste into Musi River
4 months ago

Chemical Tanker Caught Dumping Hazardous Waste into Musi River

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A chemical tanker, belonging to a pharmaceutical company, was caught dumping hazardous waste into the Musi River through an specially designed pipeline, near Bapu Ghat in Langer Houz. On noticing the tanker, residents rushed to the spot and found the driver unloading chemical effluents through a manhole leading directly to the river. Rajendranagar police station house officer K. Kastro …

TNPCB test reports confirm groundwater contamination near Vellalore dump yard
4 months, 3 weeks ago

TNPCB test reports confirm groundwater contamination near Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu  

Based on complaints from local residents about yellow discoloration in groundwater, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board inspected the Vellalore dump yard on October 4, 2024, and collected samples for analysis, confirming contamination issues. The TNPCB wrote a letter addressing groundwater contamination, waste management practices, and air quality concerns related to the Vellalore dump yard. A comprehensive analysis of groundwater …

NGT imposes up to ₹50,000 fine for dumping solid waste in unauthorised areas in Uttar Pradesh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT imposes up to ₹50,000 fine for dumping solid waste in unauthorised areas in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a complete prohibition on littering or dumping of solid waste at unauthorised places in Uttar Pradesh and a fine ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 for its violations. “We specifically direct that there shall be complete prohibition on littering/dumping of Solid Waste at unauthorized places particularly roadsides, rivers, waterways, wetlands, lakes, nalas, panchayat or revenue …

NGT seeks Centre’s reply on waste dumping near AIIMS
8 months, 1 week ago

NGT seeks Centre’s reply on waste dumping near AIIMS

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre, and others, over dumping of garbage on the road opposite to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Gate 6, leading to pollution in the surrounding areas. Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert member Dr A Senthil Vel of the …

TNPCB issues notices to two Chennai firms over water pollution
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TNPCB issues notices to two Chennai firms over water pollution

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In the wake of a complaint to the Chief Minister’s grievance cell from a resident in Sriperumbudur regarding pollution of a local waterbody, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued notices to two factories in the area. The complaint filed by activist K Suryamohan stated that two factories -- Flexible Bags and Thirumalai Steels Private Ltd in Karanaithangal …

NGT seeks report from TNPCB on compliance of bulk waste generators with waste disposal in State
1 year, 1 month ago

NGT seeks report from TNPCB on compliance of bulk waste generators with waste disposal in State

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has sought a report from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on bulk waste generators and regulation mechanisms for such entities. Taking suo motu cognisance of bulk waste disposal issues in the State, based on an article published in The Hindu on February 4, 2024, the NGT directed the TNPCB to file …

NGT takes cognisance of The Hindu article on toxic waste at Bhopal gas tragedy site
1 year, 2 months ago

NGT takes cognisance of The Hindu article on toxic waste at Bhopal gas tragedy site

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has taken suo moto cognisance of a report published by The Hindu that hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste on the premises of Bhopal gas tragedy site have not been disposed of by authorities, even after 39 years of the accident, leading to contamination of groundwater. Stating that the new report raises “substantial issue” relating to …

National Green Tribunal orders high-level committee to submit report on oil spill in Ennore-Manali area
1 year, 3 months ago

National Green Tribunal orders high-level committee to submit report on oil spill in Ennore-Manali area

The Hindu  

The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has ordered a six-member committee to inspect the areas in Ennore-Manali region where there were oil spills. Hearing a suo motu case on the oil spill in Ernavoor from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, the Bench ordered the committee to directly inspect the site on December 11, collect …

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner to file report on disposal of legacy and current waste
1 year, 3 months ago

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner to file report on disposal of legacy and current waste

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal, South Zone, Chennai has directed the Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner to consult the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and file a detailed report to address the issue of disposal of legacy waste, and for dealing with the current waste. The bench observed that three things that arise for consideration are legacy waste, reclamation of land and treatment …

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli
1 year, 5 months ago

NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed authorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to file detailed reports on a recent incident of garbage being dumped in Nanguneri town in Tirunelveli. Based on a news report, the NGT has taken suo motu cognisance into ten tonnes of plastic, medical, and domestic waste from Kerala dumped at multiple locations …

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 5 months ago

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu  

Raising concerns over the Coimbatore Corporation’s inaction in dealing with legacy waste at the Vellalore dump yard, the National Green Tribunal Southern Zone, on October 16, 2023, instructed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to inspect the site and submit a detailed progress report by November 30. The NGT also made a note of the outdated trommels used to segregate …

Greater Chennai Corporation asks other departments to clear garbage and debris from their vacant lands
1 year, 6 months ago

Greater Chennai Corporation asks other departments to clear garbage and debris from their vacant lands

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation intends to write other departments, including the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewage Board, and Chennai Metro Rail, to address the issue of open dumping in their respective vacant lands. The move came after Corporation Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan recently inspected a vacant site at a housing board in Pattinapakkam in …

NGT Directs Tamil Nadu PCB To Levy Compensation On Plastic Recycling Unit Operating Without Consent
1 year, 7 months ago

NGT Directs Tamil Nadu PCB To Levy Compensation On Plastic Recycling Unit Operating Without Consent

Live Law  

The southern bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to levy compensation on plastic recycling units operating without consent. The bench of Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and Dr. Satyagopal Korlapati said, “we direct the TNPCB to levy the compensation for the period in which the unit was in operation without obtaining the Consent to Establish …

NGT directs TNPCB, Chennai Corporation to file a report on effluent discharge around Korattur lake
1 year, 8 months ago

NGT directs TNPCB, Chennai Corporation to file a report on effluent discharge around Korattur lake

The Hindu  

The southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to check if untreated effluents were released from SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, around Korattur lake. The Korattur Eri Padukappu Makkal Iyakam had filed a petition alleging that several establishments such as Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company, Tube Investments of India Ltd., Universal Engineers Chennai …

Unauthorized Waste Dumping: Kerala High Court Asks Municipal Corporations To Provide Complaint Number To Citizens
1 year, 9 months ago

Unauthorized Waste Dumping: Kerala High Court Asks Municipal Corporations To Provide Complaint Number To Citizens

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday asked the Municipal Corporations in the State to put a system in place where residents are provided with a contact number which can be used to alert authorities of unauthorised littering in their area, so that immediate action can be taken. The Additional Chief Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Sharadha Muraleedhar, informed the Court …

Ludhiana: MC, PPCB directed to clear solid waste from undesignated sites
1 year, 10 months ago

Ludhiana: MC, PPCB directed to clear solid waste from undesignated sites

Hindustan Times  

With garbage dumped on undesignated sites across the city, including village ponds and other water bodies, remaining to be a major issue, the National Green Tribunal has directed the authorities to lift the waste from various locations and transport them to the designated waste processing sites. The NGT bench said that the joint committee is directed to verify facts and …

Brahmapuram Fire: National Green Tribunal Directs Kerala’s Additional Chief Secretary To File Action Taken Report On Ash Removal From Dump Yard
1 year, 11 months ago

Brahmapuram Fire: National Green Tribunal Directs Kerala’s Additional Chief Secretary To File Action Taken Report On Ash Removal From Dump Yard

Live Law  

The Southern Zone of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Local Self Government Department, Kerala to file a detailed report about the actions taken in response to the orders passed by the Tribunal for the removal of burned waste from the Brahmapuram dump yard. The bench of Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and Dr. Satyagopal Korlapati …

Madras HC orders action against officials, polluters for garbage dumping on temple land
2 years ago

Madras HC orders action against officials, polluters for garbage dumping on temple land

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday issued a series of directions to the Madurai collector, superintendent of police, the district environment engineer and the executive officer of Thirumohur Kalamega Perumal temple to take action against panchayat officials and polluters over dumping of garbage in a temple land in Othakadai. The directions were issued by a …

CM Stalin instructs DGP to act against dumping of Kerala wastes in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 3 months ago

CM Stalin instructs DGP to act against dumping of Kerala wastes in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

TENKASI: In his visit to Tenkasi on December 8, Chief Minister MK Stalin instructed Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu to take action against the dumping of waste from Kerala along Tamil Nadu's borders. "The DGP has ordered the Superintendent of Police of Kanniyakumari and Tenkasi districts to stop the illegal dumping of wastes from Kerala in the state's …

Trucks from Kerala caught dumping medical waste in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 11 months ago

Trucks from Kerala caught dumping medical waste in Tamil Nadu

Op India  

On Thursday this week, three trucks carrying medical and meat waste from Kerala were caught dumping their load at Semmanambudhi village near Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. When the locals decided to find what the trucks were up to, they discovered that they were in the village to dump heaps of medical waste in a large pit on land owned by Kerala …

NGT Raps Up Kerala Government For Non-Compliance Of Solid Waste Management Rules
4 years, 2 months ago

NGT Raps Up Kerala Government For Non-Compliance Of Solid Waste Management Rules

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal recently rapped up the Kerala Government for its failure in administration and non compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules Rules, 2016 causing pollution in Bharampuram Solid Waste Processing Plant situated at the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala. The NGT vide order dated 03.07.2020 directed the Chief Secretary of Kerala Government to take the …

Dumping of human excreta in residential area; Telangana HC seeks status report
4 years, 2 months ago

Dumping of human excreta in residential area; Telangana HC seeks status report

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Responding to an SOS from residents of Jiyaguda here who are facing air and water pollution and suffocation due to the presence of a dumping yard, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the state government and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to submit a status report within four weeks. The garbage dumped there includes human excreta cleared from …

Andhra govt suspends panchyat commissioner over dumping of garbage in front of banks
4 years, 3 months ago

Andhra govt suspends panchyat commissioner over dumping of garbage in front of banks

India TV News  

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday suspended Commissioner of Vuyyuru Nagar Panchayat in Krishna district over the dumping of garbage in front of four bank branches in the town last week allegedly by sanitation workers as a mark of protest over "indifferent attitude" in sanctioning loans. The government also sought an explanation from the commissioners of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation and …

NGT Orders Municipal Council To Take Remedial Measures For Illegal Dumping Of Waste In Ganwari Village Of Meerut [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

NGT Orders Municipal Council To Take Remedial Measures For Illegal Dumping Of Waste In Ganwari Village Of Meerut [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Meerut Municipal Corporation to take adequate remedial action for removal of waste from the bank of the river Kaali in village Ganwari. An application was filed by Mr. Naveen Kumar and Mr. Vishal Kumar in the Principal Bench of the Tribunal pursuant to which the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Board had reported to …

‘Abandoned mines cannot be used for dumping waste’
5 years, 5 months ago

‘Abandoned mines cannot be used for dumping waste’

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has declined a plea moved by the three civic bodies seeking direction to allow the use of Bhatti Mines for dumping of garbage. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel observed that abandoned mines need to be closed and cannot be allowed to be used for dumping of any material. The observations came …

Dumping Along River Kali: NGT Warns Meerut Civic Agency Head To Stop Or Face Prosecution, Pay Rs 24L Compensation [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

Dumping Along River Kali: NGT Warns Meerut Civic Agency Head To Stop Or Face Prosecution, Pay Rs 24L Compensation [Read Order]

Live Law  

As villagers along river Kali in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district continue to suffer loss of lives and health due to dumping of garbage in a huge pit dug up along the river bank, the National Green Tribunal has warned the head of local civic agency to take remedial steps forthwith or face prosecution including civil imprisonment besides immediately coughing up …

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