NGT frowns on direct discharge toilets on railways
9 years, 6 months ago

NGT frowns on direct discharge toilets on railways

India TV News  

Pune: The National Green Tribunal has directed the environment directorate of the railway ministry to file a reply on the issue of direct discharge through toilets on the Indian Railways system which leads to massive pollution, an activist said on Tuesday. "The NGT has taken serious cognizance of our environment interest litigation which points out how nearly 4,000 tonnes of human waste is dumped daily through the 'open discharge system' used on Indian Railways," said lawyer Asim Sarode. "In fact, the toilets in the Indian Railway systems have become the biggest mobile source of environmental pollution with this daily hazard dumped all over the country where thousands of trains ply," Sarode said. Besides stopping the present form of direct discharge, the EIL urged the railway ministry to appoint only those coach manufacturers who can incorporate eco-friendly toilets into the coach design, and cover all water bodies on which railway tracks pass to prevent the discharge of human waste into the fresh water below.

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NGT issues notice to PMRDA, Rajgurunagar Municipal Council for pollution in Bhima River
6 days, 13 hours ago

NGT issues notice to PMRDA, Rajgurunagar Municipal Council for pollution in Bhima River

Hindustan Times  

The Western bench of the National Green Tribunal on March 20 issued notice to PMRDA and Rajgurunagar Municipal Council to submit a report on untreated sewage waste being dumped in the Bhima River in the Rajgurunagar area. The river pollution due to untreated sewage discharge has been a serious point of concern in Pune for a long time. Dixit holds …

Why Indian Railways will empathise with Air India over mid-air toilet trouble
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why Indian Railways will empathise with Air India over mid-air toilet trouble

India Today  

When Air India’s flight AI126 departed from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for New Delhi on March 5, passengers had probably expected little more than a movie marathon or a good nap. While Air India arranged for hotels in Chicago for passengers and also alternate flights, its investigation hit some strange discoveries: polythene bags, rags and even items of clothing stuck …

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 …

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 imposes Rs 4,000 cr fine on Bihar for failing to scientifically manage solid, liquid waste
1 year, 10 months ago

NGT imposes Rs 4,000 cr fine on Bihar for failing to scientifically manage solid, liquid waste

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal has levied Rs 4,000 crore environmental compensation on Bihar for failing to scientifically manage solid and liquid waste. The bench, also comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi along with expert members Afroz Ahmad and A Senthil Vel, said, "We levy compensation of Rs 4,000 crore on the state on the polluter pays principle …

NGT imposes heavy fine of Rs 4,000 crore on Bihar govt | Here's WHY?
1 year, 10 months ago

NGT imposes heavy fine of Rs 4,000 crore on Bihar govt | Here's WHY?

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal on Friday levied Rs 4,000 crore environmental compensation on Bihar for failing to scientifically manage solid and liquid waste. The bench informed that the amount of fine will be used to develop solid waste processing facilities, remediation of legacy waste and setting up of sewage treatment plants, and faecal sludge and septage treatment plants. The bench, …

NGT fines Telangana Rs 3,800-cr for improper waste management
2 years, 5 months ago

NGT fines Telangana Rs 3,800-cr for improper waste management

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal came down heavily on the Telangana government and levied a fine of Rs 3,800 crore for its failure to treat solid and liquid waste. The total environmental compensation to be paid by Telangana, according to the green tribunal bench, is Rs 3,648 crore for its failure to treat liquid waste or sewage, and Rs 177 …

WB govt fined Rs 3,500 crore by NGT for waste management negligence
2 years, 6 months ago

WB govt fined Rs 3,500 crore by NGT for waste management negligence

Op India  

On Saturday, the National Green Tribunal admonished the West Bengal government for putting the people’s health at risk by failing to handle solid and liquid waste generated in the state and issued a Rs 3,500 crore penalty for the enormous gap in solid and liquid waste generation and treatment. The directive was issued after NGT monitored state and union territory …

Ensure no untreated waste is discharged into Ganga: National Green Tribunal to Uttarakhand
2 years, 10 months ago

Ensure no untreated waste is discharged into Ganga: National Green Tribunal to Uttarakhand

India TV News  

Highlights NGT directed Uttarakhand chief secy to look into complaint alleging discharge of untreated waste It asked for ensuring adequate arrangements for setting up requisite sewage treatment plants A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel noted the submission of the petitioner The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttarakhand chief secretary to look into a complaint alleging …

Noida: Register criminal cases against those who dump untreated sewage, says NGT
3 years, 3 months ago

Noida: Register criminal cases against those who dump untreated sewage, says NGT

Hindustan Times  

In a strongly worded judgment on December 23 against untreated sewage and waste being dumped in Kondli and Shahdara drains, the National Green Tribunal asked the Inspector General of Meerut zone to register criminal cases against the violators. The green court also reprimanded the Noida authority for providing misleading information and allowing occupancy in societies that have not set up …

Keep railway tracks free from defecation: National Green Tribunal
3 years, 4 months ago

Keep railway tracks free from defecation: National Green Tribunal

India TV News  

Highlights Green panel had asked CAG to conduct performance audit at regular intervals Rail tracks should not be abused for defecation, wastewater disposal from habitation nearby NGT was hearing petition filed by 2 lawyers seeking steps to check pollution on rail properties The National Green Tribunal has directed the Railway to ensure that tracks are not used for defecation and …

East Midlands Railway trains still dropping toilet waste onto tracks
4 years, 4 months ago

East Midlands Railway trains still dropping toilet waste onto tracks

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy East Midlands Railway continues to operate trains that drop toilet waste directly onto rail tracks mid-journey. …

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 …

Those found littering on roads, urinating in public will be punished: Tripura CM Biplab Deb
5 years, 8 months ago

Those found littering on roads, urinating in public will be punished: Tripura CM Biplab Deb

India TV News  

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday appealed to people to abide by the norms laid down by the National Green Tribunal, maintaining that those found throwing garbage on the roads and urinating in public would be punished. Deb also said that his government has taken up the "onerous task" of keeping civic body areas garbage free. "It is …

NGT Imposes Rs. 25 Cr Fine On Delhi Govt For Failing To Enforce Directions On Plastic Waste Pollution
6 years, 3 months ago

NGT Imposes Rs. 25 Cr Fine On Delhi Govt For Failing To Enforce Directions On Plastic Waste Pollution

Live Law  

Coming down heavily on the Delhi government for failing to comply with its directions to curb pollution arising from management and handling of plastic waste, the National Green Tribunal on Monday imposed a fine of Rs 25 crore on it.The tribunal, while also taking a stern view of non-compliance of the orders of the Supreme Court on May 7, 2004, …

Clean Ganga: NGT Puts 50K Cost On Polluters, No Development Near River
7 years, 8 months ago

Clean Ganga: NGT Puts 50K Cost On Polluters, No Development Near River

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday prohibited dumping of waste within 500 metres of the river Ganga while announcing an environment compensation of RS 50,000 to be paid by defaulter.A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar also declared area of 100 metres from the edge of Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao as " No Development Zone"While directing all …

Could bio-toilets solve India's sanitation problems and save the Yamuna river?
8 years, 4 months ago

Could bio-toilets solve India's sanitation problems and save the Yamuna river?

Business Standard  

Can massive amounts of human excrement be transformed and used to tackle waste management challenges? The switch to bio-toilets in Indian Railways and in low-income urban areas shows that it is possible to make systematic changes in waste management practices. The Swachh Bharat campaign could supplement this change of sentiment by providing information, and possibly even subsidies or tax offsets, …

NGT demands details of groundwater use by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for washing of metro trains [Read Order]
8 years, 10 months ago

NGT demands details of groundwater use by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for washing of metro trains [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal recently demanded a reply from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, regarding the permission for extraction of ground water that is used for washing metro trains. Salvi and Expert Member Mr. Ranjan Chatterjee also demanded to know other details regarding the use of ground water and the duration of such use.NGT. Salvi and Expert Member Mr. Ranjan …

NGT demands details of groundwater use by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for washing of metro trains [Read Order]
8 years, 10 months ago

NGT demands details of groundwater use by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for washing of metro trains [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal recently demanded a reply from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, regarding the permission for extraction of ground water that is used for washing metro trains. Salvi and Expert Member Mr. Ranjan Chatterjee also demanded to know other details regarding the use of ground water and the duration of such use.NGT. Salvi and Expert Member Mr. Ranjan …

Rs 5000 fine for littering on railway platforms and tracks | India TV News
10 years ago

Rs 5000 fine for littering on railway platforms and tracks | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Cracking the whip on those littering on railway platforms and tracks, the National Green Tribunal has announced a fine of Rs 5,000 on individuals spotted littering or throwing waste on the platforms and tracks. A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, yesterday passed a slew of directions to Railways and other authorities for maintaining cleanliness on …

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