Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [26 March-1 April,2023]
1 year, 8 months ago

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [26 March-1 April,2023]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Swetab Kumar v. Ministry of Environment, Forest And Climate Change and Ors. In re: News item published in Newspaper The Hindu dated 07.03.2023 titled “Three children die during illegal mining in West Bengal” Forest Amendment Bill, 2023 Supreme Court 1.Declarants Of Exotic Live Species As Per 2020 MoEFCC Advisory Immune From Prosecution Under Wild Life Act & Future Amendments : Supreme Court Case Title- Swetab Kumar v. Ministry of Environment, Forest And Climate Change and Ors. Two Authorities Empowered To Redress Same Grievance Via Two Different Procedures: Kerala High Court Points Lacuna In 2008 Wetland Conservation Rules Case Title: Niyas v. The District Collector Palakkad The Kerala High Court recently observed that in the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules, 2008, where two authorities, the Revenue Divisional Officer and the Local Level Monitoring Committee have been given the power to redress the same grievance, i.e., removal of a property erroneously included in the data bank as paddy land, the procedure laid out for both authorities are different. Gauhati High Court Upholds Assam Government's Notification On Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary, Sets Aside Single Bench Ruling Case Title: The State of Assam v. Deepar Beel Pachpara Samabai Samity Ltd. & 2 Ors. Gujarat High Court Appeals To All Pilgrims Visiting Temples In Girnar Hills To Cooperate In Protecting Environment Case Title: Amit Manibhai Panchal v. State of Gujarat The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday directed the State Government to implement various provisions of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the Government Resolution dated May 22, 2019 issued by the Forest & Environment Department in its true spirit, for the religious campus located on the hills of Girnar.

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Karnataka High Court Sets Aside NGT's ₹2.94 Crore Fine Imposed On Indian Army's Training Unit For Polluting Ulsoor Lake
3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Sets Aside NGT's ₹2.94 Crore Fine Imposed On Indian Army's Training Unit For Polluting Ulsoor Lake

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has set aside an order of the National Green Tribunal directing Madras Engineering Group, a training Unit of the Indian Army, to pay an environmental compensation of Rs Rs.2,94,63,000 for polluting Ulsoor Lake in Bengaluru. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind said “This Court is inclined to exercise …

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary
4 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 …

Supreme Court Disposes Of Kerala Govt's Petition Filed Before HC Against NGT Order As Withdrawn, Gives Liberty To File Appeal
7 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Disposes Of Kerala Govt's Petition Filed Before HC Against NGT Order As Withdrawn, Gives Liberty To File Appeal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court disposed of the writ petition filed before the Kerala High Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal after the same was upheld by the Supreme Court earlier. The order was passed after Senior Advocate R Basant, appearing for the State, informed the Court that the state was withdrawing the writ petition from the High Court. …

Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt For Approaching HC Challenging NGT Order Which Was Upheld By SC
7 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt For Approaching HC Challenging NGT Order Which Was Upheld By SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure at the State of Kerala for filing a writ petition before the Kerala High Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal after the same was upheld by the Supreme Court earlier. “You should be first concerned about your action as a State by filing a writ petition against an order, against …

NGT seeks report from Uttar Pradesh government on floodplain zone demarcation of Ganga's tributaries in Varanasi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT seeks report from Uttar Pradesh government on floodplain zone demarcation of Ganga's tributaries in Varanasi

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to submit a report disclosing the steps taken for demarcation of floodplain zones of the Varuna and the Assi, the Ganga's tributaries in Varanasi district. A Bench of National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted a report by the Varanasi Municipal Corporation, according to which 15 nullahs were discharging …

Land Acquisition | Lived Like Nomads, Couldn't Contact Advocate: Karnataka HC Asks Reference Court To Reconsider Villagers' Plea For Enhanced Award
10 months ago

Land Acquisition | Lived Like Nomads, Couldn't Contact Advocate: Karnataka HC Asks Reference Court To Reconsider Villagers' Plea For Enhanced Award

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has come to the aid of land owners whose land was acquired by the government but their reference application seeking enhancement of compensation was disposed of for want of necessary evidence being placed on record. A single judge bench of Justice V Srishananda allowed the appeal filed by Annappa Appasab Mokashi and others challenging the order …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL For Naming Of Roads In Consultation With Villagers
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL For Naming Of Roads In Consultation With Villagers

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has made it clear that which road should be named after whom cannot be a subject matter of adjudication in a Public Interest Litigation. The petitioners had approached the court seeking a direction to the Bettahalasuru Gram Panchayat Grama Soudha to pass appropriate Resolution after taking Representation from the villagers for selecting names to be incorporated …

Actor Pooja Bhatt’s land | Madras High Court asks Nilgiris administration for status report on resuming property
1 year, 1 month ago

Actor Pooja Bhatt’s land | Madras High Court asks Nilgiris administration for status report on resuming property

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court has called for a status report from the Nilgiris district administration with respect to the steps initiated by it to resume 26.12 cents of land in Jagadha village, Kotagiri Taluk from film producer and actor Pooja Bhatt. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy called for the status report due to conflicting claims …

NGT Seeks Response Of Authorities On Petition Filed Against Pollution In Varanasi’s Ganga
1 year, 3 months ago

NGT Seeks Response Of Authorities On Petition Filed Against Pollution In Varanasi’s Ganga

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has issued notice to Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Varanasi and District Panchayat Raj Officer, Chandauli for filing the response for taking steps in pursuance to the recommendations made by the Committee for preventing pollution in the Ganga river in Varanasi.“Let Notice be issued to the Commissioner, Varanasi and District. The principal bench of National …

‘Bhumi, Gagan, Vau, Agni, Neer’, NGT Explains ‘Bhagwan’ In Illegal Encroachment Of Water Bodies Case
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Bhumi, Gagan, Vau, Agni, Neer’, NGT Explains ‘Bhagwan’ In Illegal Encroachment Of Water Bodies Case

Live Law  

Observing that nobody has the right to create pollution endangering the life of others for commercial activities, the principal bench of National Green Tribunal recently explained the elements which constitutes the term ‘Bhagwan’ in a case concerning illegal encroachment of over 91 water bodies in Meerut district. Singh, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr. A. Senthil Vel said, “This universe and …

Environmental Law Monthly Round-Up: July 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Environmental Law Monthly Round-Up: July 2023

Live Law  

A Monthly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence. National Green Tribunal 3.Illegal Mining In Prayagraj: National Green Tribunal Directs UP PCB To Identify Violators, File Action Taken Report Case Title: Devidas Khatri v. Union of India & Ors. 5.Discharge Of Pollution In Yamuna, Failure To Implement Directions Is Lack Of Governance’: National Green Tribunal Case Title: Nizamuddin West Association …

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [15 July- 21 July, 2023]
1 year, 4 months ago

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [15 July- 21 July, 2023]

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence. 1.Bihar Gas Leak Tragedy: NGT Forms Committee To Submit Report Regarding Allegations And Determine Compensation Case Title: In Re: News Item published in Newspaper The Hindu, dated 26.06.2023 titled “One dead, 35 injured after ammonia leak in Bihar dairy” The Eastern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has constituted a three-member …

Gauhati High Court declares 2019 election of Arunachal Independent MLA, Karikho Kri, null and void
1 year, 5 months ago

Gauhati High Court declares 2019 election of Arunachal Independent MLA, Karikho Kri, null and void

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has declared the election of an Arunachal Pradesh MLA in 2019 as null and void. The Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court pronounced the decision on July 17 after hearing the election petition filed by Congress candidate Nuney Tayang, challenging the declaration of the 2019 result in favour of Mr. Kri. Declaring Mr Kri’s …

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [08 July- 14 July, 2023]
1 year, 5 months ago

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [08 July- 14 July, 2023]

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence. NGT Cannot Pass Directions Relying On Recommendations Of Expert Committee Without Giving Parties A Chance To Rebut It: Supreme Court Case Title: Case : Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station V. Ashwani Kumar Dubey Citation : 2023 LiveLaw 524 The Supreme Court recently held that the National Green Tribunal being an adjudicatory …

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [01 July- 07 July, 2023]
1 year, 5 months ago

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [01 July- 07 July, 2023]

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence. Neema Waldia v. State of Uttarakhand & others Other Updates Supreme Court 1.“Compensation Awarded For Damage To Environment”: Supreme Court Directs Purvankara Limited To Deposit 5.5 Crores To Tamil Nadu PCB Arvind Kumar Agarwal & Ors v.The Chief Secretary To Govt Of Tamil Nadu & Ors. National Green Tribunal 2.Pollution In …

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [05 June-11 June,2023]
1 year, 6 months ago

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [05 June-11 June,2023]

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence. The Union of India Other Updates National Green Tribunal 1.National Green Tribunal Constitutes Fact Finding Committee In Yamuna Illegal Mining Case, Seeks Action Taken Report Case Title: Ravinder Kumar v.State of Haryana The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal has constituted a fact-finding committee to collect factual information and submit …

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest On Environmental Law [Jan - March, 2023]
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest On Environmental Law [Jan - March, 2023]

Live Law  

Environmental Law Appeal maintainable before NGT against corrigendum imposing additional conditions to environmental clearance. Residents Welfare Association v. Union Territory of Chandigarh, 2023 LiveLaw 24 : AIR 2023 SC 570 Environment and Wildlife Protection - Supreme Court extends the jurisdiction of a committee constituted by the Tripura High Court to oversee transfer of wild animals pan-India- Court directs that all …

Avulapalli Reservoir: Supreme Court Stays NGT’s 100 Crore Penalty On Andhra Pradesh,Orders To Deposit 25 Crore
1 year, 7 months ago

Avulapalli Reservoir: Supreme Court Stays NGT’s 100 Crore Penalty On Andhra Pradesh,Orders To Deposit 25 Crore

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has stayed the Rs.100 Crore penalty imposed by the National Green Tribunal on the water resource department of Andhra Pradesh for obtaining Environmental Clearance for the construction of Avulapalli reservoir in Chittoor district in violation of environmental norms. Sundresh said, “there will be stay of the direction given in the impugned judgment with regard to penalty/compensation, subject …

Environmental clearance to Avulapalli reservoir: AP moves SC against NGT order
1 year, 7 months ago

Environmental clearance to Avulapalli reservoir: AP moves SC against NGT order

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on May 17 a plea filed by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal which set aside environmental clearance granted to the Avulapalli reservoir in the state. Rohatgi said this is an extraordinary case where the NGT has set aside the environmental clearance to the …

NGT sets aside Environmental Clearance given by A.P. to Avulapalli reservoir, imposes ₹100 crore penalty
1 year, 7 months ago

NGT sets aside Environmental Clearance given by A.P. to Avulapalli reservoir, imposes ₹100 crore penalty

The Hindu  

TheChennai Bench of the National Green Tribunal comprising Justices Pushpa Satyanarayana and K. Satyagopal has set aside the Environmental Clearance given by the State-level Environment Impact Assessment Authority for the construction of Avulapalli balancing reservoir in Somala mandal of Chittoor district and imposed a fine of ₹100 crore on the State Water Resources Department. It imposed a penalty of ₹100 …

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [09-16 April,2023]
1 year, 8 months ago

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [09-16 April,2023]

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of development in environmental law jurisprudence. High Courts 1.Uttarakhand High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Proper Implementation Of Environmental Laws In Mussoorie Case Title: Akash Vashishtha v. State Of Uttarakhand & Ors. 2.Appalled By Insensitivity Towards Plight Of Animal' Kerala High Court Refuses To Interfere With Translocation Of Tusker ‘Arikkomban’ Case Title: K Babu V Union …

'NGT Could Not Have Ignored Decree Affirmed By Supreme Court' : SC Allows Housing Society's Appeal
1 year, 8 months ago

'NGT Could Not Have Ignored Decree Affirmed By Supreme Court' : SC Allows Housing Society's Appeal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on March 22 allowed the appeal filed by the Shramjeevi housing society, which had challenged the decision of the NGT to halt construction near Teliya lake in Mandsaur. The bench comprising of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice Dipankar Datta said that, “When the NGT was made aware of this fact, it chose to ignore it.” The …

NGT Imposes Rs. 10 Crore Compensation On Kerala For Failing To Protect Ramsar Sites
1 year, 8 months ago

NGT Imposes Rs. 10 Crore Compensation On Kerala For Failing To Protect Ramsar Sites

Live Law  

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal has imposed a compensation of 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ashtamudi Wetland and Vembanad-Kol Wetland, which are Ramsar sites in Kollam district of Kerala. Background of the case The application was filed regarding the failure of statutory and administrative authorities in the State of Kerala to take remedial …

Urgently form panel to check river pollution, district court tells Noida DM
1 year, 10 months ago

Urgently form panel to check river pollution, district court tells Noida DM

Hindustan Times  

The Noida district court has written to the district magistrate to urgently form the special environment surveillance task force to monitor river pollution in compliance with the November 2022 National Green Tribunal order. The complainant had filed a case in NGT in November 25 last year regarding the increasing level of pollution in Hindon river and eventually the Yamuna. As …

NGT lays bare Telangana\'s approach to environmental protection
2 years ago

NGT lays bare Telangana\'s approach to environmental protection

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal practically trashed the Telangana state government on its commitment to environmental protection, and following the laws of the land. Among the terms used by the NGT to describe Telangana’s approach to PRLIS and DLIS were ‘wilful violations’, ‘utter disregard’ of the law, and ‘false undertakings’ given by the state. It said because of a previous …

Supreme Court Dissolves Committee Formed For Pollution & Traffic Management In Ghaziabad
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Dissolves Committee Formed For Pollution & Traffic Management In Ghaziabad

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the matter regarding the improvement of the environment of Kaushambi and surrounding areas within the Ghaziabad Municipal Areas. Senior Advocate Rana Mukherjee representing the Ghaziabad Authorities submitted before the Court that in A bench comprising ofi took note of the submissions of the counsels for the Petitioners and Respondents while disposing of the …

This Illegal SEZ Building Has Been Encroaching Upon Bengaluru Lake Drain for 2 Yrs
2 years, 3 months ago

This Illegal SEZ Building Has Been Encroaching Upon Bengaluru Lake Drain for 2 Yrs

News 18  

Even as the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike blamed the overflowing Bellandur and Varthur lakes for the recent flooding in Mahadevpura zone, an exclusive ground report by News18 shows how the stormwater drain on the wetland of Bellandur lake, which connects to the Agara lake and also acts as a floodplain, remains encroached upon by an illegal, information technology special economic …

Telangana: Grabbing of lake land irks NGT
2 years, 5 months ago

Telangana: Grabbing of lake land irks NGT

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The National Green Tribunal warned of initiating contempt proceedings against state revenue authorities, the Ranga Reddy collector and Hyderabad metropolitan development authority, over their “lethargic attitude” for failing to submit a report on alleged encroachment of Mamasani Kunta lake by Phoenix Group, a realty firm, even after a year of issuing directions. “With such a lethargic attitude, the encroachment …

Apex court quashes NGT stay on Rushikonda Hills
2 years, 6 months ago

Apex court quashes NGT stay on Rushikonda Hills

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam/New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the order of the High Court within their respective territorial jurisdiction will prevail over the orders of all tribunals including the National Green Tribunal concerning related issues. The top court “quashed and set-aside” the green tribunal’s order setting up another expert committee to go into the allegations of damage to the …

"Low Case Load": Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Establish NGT Benches In Every State
2 years, 7 months ago

"Low Case Load": Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Establish NGT Benches In Every State

Live Law  

In its judgment upholding constitutionality of Section 3 of the National Green Tribunal Act 2010, the Supreme Court also observed that the seat of the NGT benches can be located as per exigencies and it is not necessary to locate them in every State. The writ petitioners, the Madhya Pradesh High Court Advocates Bar Association and the District Bar Association, …

Madras HC Dismisses For Non-Prosecution Plea Against NGT Order Mandating Suo Moto 'Pan-India' Matters To Be Heard Only By Principal Bench
2 years, 9 months ago

Madras HC Dismisses For Non-Prosecution Plea Against NGT Order Mandating Suo Moto 'Pan-India' Matters To Be Heard Only By Principal Bench

Live Law  

Madras High Court has recently dismissed a plea challenging the NGT Office Order which mandated that Pan India matters should be heard by the Principal Bench at New Delhi. The plea was filed by one Meenava Thanthai K.R Selvaraj to quash the Office Order dated 12.06.2021 bearing No.NGT/PB/Judl./18/2020/221 issued by the Registrar General of the Principal Bench of the National …

Madras High Court Stays NGT Office Order Mandating Suo Moto 'Pan India' Matters To Be Heard Only By NGT Principal Bench
3 years, 4 months ago

Madras High Court Stays NGT Office Order Mandating Suo Moto 'Pan India' Matters To Be Heard Only By NGT Principal Bench

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday imposed a stay on an office order issued by the Registrar General of the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal, which had directed that suo matters having pan-India or inter-state implications will be henceforth listed before the Principal Bench of at least three members. Pursuant to Section 4 of the National Green Tribunal …

NGT closes proceedings against Mekedatu dam project
3 years, 6 months ago

NGT closes proceedings against Mekedatu dam project

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has closed proceedings against the Mekedatu dam project after finding merit in the Karnataka government’s submissions that requisite environmental clearances were pending consideration before the concerned statutory authorities. The observations came when the green panel took suo motu cosgnisance of media reports on allegations of violations of environmental norms in the construction of the dam. A …

National Green Tribunal not vested with powers to examine validity of any law: SC
3 years, 8 months ago

National Green Tribunal not vested with powers to examine validity of any law: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the National Green Tribunal was not vested with the powers to examine the validity of any law or to strike it down. “Prima facie we are of the view the National Green Tribunal can’t strike down a law,” said Chief Justice Sharad A. Bobde, heading a bench that also comprised Justices …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [April 5 To April 11, 2021]
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [April 5 To April 11, 2021]

Live Law  

IMPORTANT JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK1. Petition Styled As One Under Article 226 Would Not Bar High Court To Exercise Its Jurisdiction Which Otherwise It Possesses: Supreme CourtCase: Kiran Devi Vs. Bihar State Sunni Wakf Board Citation: LL 2021 SC 195The bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, S. Abdul Nazeer and Hemant Gupta observed that a petition styled as one under Article. Petition …

Supreme Court Restores Appeal Before NGT Against Environmental Clearance Granted to Vishakapatnam Greenfield International Airport
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Restores Appeal Before NGT Against Environmental Clearance Granted to Vishakapatnam Greenfield International Airport

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, set aside an order of National Green Tribunal which dismissed an appeal filed against the grant of environmental clearance for construction of the Greenfield International Airport, Bhogapuram, Vishakapatnam.The NGT, to dismiss the appeal filed by Sridevi Datla, had refused to condone the delay. The Supreme Court, on Monday, set aside an order of National Green …

NGT directs Telangana government to remove encroachments in Hyderabad’s Musi river and clear it of pollutants
3 years, 9 months ago

NGT directs Telangana government to remove encroachments in Hyderabad’s Musi river and clear it of pollutants

The Hindu  

Last October, parts of the Hyderabad, including its historic old city, were struck with a flood that threatened to engulf large swathes of land and engrave itself as the worst in the city’s history. The river, also known as Musinuru, divides Hyderabad’s historic old city and the new city, just seemed to come alive, swirling, flooding the city’s already overflowing …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Special Judge Order Referring Corruption Complaint Against Minister CT Ravi To ACB
4 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Special Judge Order Referring Corruption Complaint Against Minister CT Ravi To ACB

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has partly allowed a petition filed by Minister C.T. Justice John Michael Cunha quashed and set aside the order dated October 6, 2016, issued by the Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act, referring the complaint made before it under Sections 13 read with 13 of the Act, to the Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau, …

Singrauli Pollution: SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Non-Compliance Of NGT Directions; Plea Also Seeks Court Monitored Committee For Oversight [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

Singrauli Pollution: SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Non-Compliance Of NGT Directions; Plea Also Seeks Court Monitored Committee For Oversight [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today admitted an appeal against an NGT order, disposing the execution petition filed for implementation of measures to restore environmental conditions in Singrauli and Sonebhadra districts of MP and UP respectively, allegedly despite non-compliance of its original directions. The Court was hearing a plea filed by Advocate Ashwani Kumar Dubey, alleging that despite non-compliance of directions issued …

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