NGT panel to verify PCB claims on solid waste management
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NGT panel to verify PCB claims on solid waste management

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The National Green Tribunal has constituted a committee consisting of officials from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Pune Municipal Corporation to check the preventive measures taken to prevent open garbage burning and fire incident issues in Hadapsar. NGT has constituted a committee consisting of officials from MPCB and PMC to check the preventive measures taken to prevent open garbage burning and fire incident issues in Hadapsar. The bench consisting of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, judicial member and Vijay Kulkarni, expert member issued the order on January 27 as the Pune Cantonment Board claimed that they are taking necessary steps to prevent such incidents in Hadapsar. The environment watchdog had taken suo motu cognisanse of a news report published on April 14, 2024, regarding open garbage burning issue in Hadapsar.

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Green tribunal orders UP body to examine claims of open defecation at Kumbh
1 month ago

Green tribunal orders UP body to examine claims of open defecation at Kumbh

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal on Monday permitted an applicant who made allegations of open defecation at the Maha Kumbh Mela to submit all materials supporting his claims to the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The tribunal also recorded that the lawyer representing UPPCB submitted that if all relevant material is provided by the applicant, the state pollution control board will …

NGT issues notices to NTTPS, other respondents in pollution case
2 months ago

NGT issues notices to NTTPS, other respondents in pollution case

The Hindu  

The Southern Zonal Bench of National Green Tribunal in Chennai ordered that notices be served to Dr. Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station and AP Pollution Control Board in the case pertaining to pollution being caused by the State-owned power plant. APPCB said in its report that it was closely monitoring the situation and reviewed in the external advisory committee meetings …

NGT slaps ₹5 crore interim fine on Punjab pharma unit for flouting norms
4 months ago

NGT slaps ₹5 crore interim fine on Punjab pharma unit for flouting norms

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim fine of ₹5 crore on a pharmaceutical unit in Punjab for “violation of environmental norms”. The NGT said that the PSPCB “failed to discharge its statutory functions adequately and effectively” While denouncing the conduct of the Punjab State Pollution Control Board for failing to discharge its statutory functions effectively, the NGT directed …

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has formed a four-member committee to look into allegations of encroachment of a tributary of the Najafgarh drain in the national capital by land grabbers in “collusion” with officials. Apart from the South West Delhi District Magistrate, the panel will have a representative each of the Delhi Jal Board and Member Secretaries of the Central Pollution …

NGT seeks Centre’s reply on waste dumping near AIIMS
8 months 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 …

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 …

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 …

NGT Raps Up Kerala Government For Non-Compliance Of Solid Waste Management Rules
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Don’t permit industries till facilities for waste disposal are in place: NGT
4 years, 8 months ago

Don’t permit industries till facilities for waste disposal are in place: NGT

The Hindu  

Observing that there was an “alarming situation” due to the unscientific disposal of hazardous waste, the NGT has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to not permit any new industry having the potential to generate hazardous waste till facilities for disposal are ensured. The green panel also directed CPCB to take five contaminated sites for quick remediation. A Bench headed …

Visakhapatnam gas leak: NGT directs LG Polymers India to deposit ₹50 crore
4 years, 10 months ago

Visakhapatnam gas leak: NGT directs LG Polymers India to deposit ₹50 crore

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal on Friday directed LG Polymers India to deposit an initial amount of ₹50 crore for the damage caused by the gas leak in Visakhapatnam. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also issued notice to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Central Pollution Control Board and the Union Environment Ministry, seeking their response …

NGT Calls For Status Report On Claim Of Pollluted Pond And Air Pollution In Kadaura Town [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

NGT Calls For Status Report On Claim Of Pollluted Pond And Air Pollution In Kadaura Town [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, and district magistrate to furnish a factual and action taken report in one month, in response to a plea filed seeking for restoration of water body called main pond in Kadaura town and provision for access to drinking water. A bench led by …

NGT Directs HP PCB To File Report On Whether Failure To Handle Waste At Village Dughneri Is Causing Air And Water Pollution [Read Order]
5 years, 2 months ago

NGT Directs HP PCB To File Report On Whether Failure To Handle Waste At Village Dughneri Is Causing Air And Water Pollution [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has called for a factual and action taken report from Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur, Municipal Council, Hamirpur and Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, about the grievance raised that on account of failure to handle waste which is being burnt, causing air pollution, resulting in diseases and loss of livestock and contributing to forest fires and loss …

NGT Directed DPCC To Inquire The Operation Of Unauthorized Wooden Bed Factory In The Residential Area [Read Order]
5 years, 6 months ago

NGT Directed DPCC To Inquire The Operation Of Unauthorized Wooden Bed Factory In The Residential Area [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to look into operation of unauthorized wooden bed factory in the residential area of Village Mohammadpur, R.K. Puram, causing sound and air pollution by use of thinner and other chemicals for polishing the furniture. On an application filed by one Vijender Singh who claimed that the …

Even If Consent To Operate Is Not Required, Action Must Be Taken When Pollution Is Caused : NGT [Read Order]
5 years, 6 months ago

Even If Consent To Operate Is Not Required, Action Must Be Taken When Pollution Is Caused : NGT [Read Order]

Live Law  

Observing that "Even if consent to operate is not required, action can be and must be taken when pollution is caused or siting criteria is violated," the Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, to stop polluting activities and recover compensation on 'polluter pays' principle from, poultry farms being illegally operated in Shamli. Observing …

NGT panel told to submit report on unscientific handling of plastic
5 years, 7 months ago

NGT panel told to submit report on unscientific handling of plastic

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has directed an appointed oversight committee to submit the final report pertaining to the unscientific handling of plastic, by October 31. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, “The oversight committee headed by Justice Pratibha Rani, former judge of the Delhi High Court, may furnish the final report before October 31, setting …

NGT Seeks Joint Committee Report on Air Pollution Caused By Carpet Industries [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

NGT Seeks Joint Committee Report on Air Pollution Caused By Carpet Industries [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal recently sought a report from a Joint Committee comprising of representatives of Central and State Pollution Control Boards on air pollution caused by carpet manufacturing companies in Haryana. The Principal Bench was hearing an application against two carpet manufacturing companies Uni Product and Golden Tex operating in Rewari district of Haryana. It was alleged that in …

NGT seeks report from DPCC on pollution
5 years, 9 months ago

NGT seeks report from DPCC on pollution

The Hindu  

Following a plea alleging air pollution around Shakurbasti railway station, allegedly caused due to the loading and unloading of cement, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to carry out an inspection and accordingly take action. A Vacation Bench comprising NGT judicial member K. Ramakrishnan and expert member Nagin Nanda also directed railway officials to furnish …

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