Mahakumbh: NGT slams UP body, asks if it disputes CPCB reports on water contamination
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1 month ago

Mahakumbh: NGT slams UP body, asks if it disputes CPCB reports on water contamination

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday slammed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, asking whether it disputed the Central Pollution Control Board's finding on high levels of faecal coliform being found in the water at various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh. A bench comprising NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Judicial Member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Expert Member A Senthil Vel was hearing the issue of preventing sewage discharge into the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj. Additional advocate general Garima Prashad said the CPCB did not inform it about the places from where the water samples were taken. The bench however asked her if the UPPCB was disputing or challenging the report and said there was no statutory requirement for the CPCB to provide information before taking samples.

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Ganga Water Was Fit For Bathing During Maha Kumbh In Prayagraj: Govt Tells Parliament
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2 weeks ago

Ganga Water Was Fit For Bathing During Maha Kumbh In Prayagraj: Govt Tells Parliament

ABP News  

New Delhi: The central government on Monday cited a new report from the Central Pollution Control Board in Parliament and said the water in the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was fit for bathing during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh. In a report dated February 3, the CPCB had informed the National Green Tribunal that water at several locations …

Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh: Government tells Parliament
2 weeks ago

Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh: Government tells Parliament

The Hindu  

The central government on Monday cited a new report from the Central Pollution Control Board in Parliament and said the water in the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was fit for bathing during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh. In a report dated February 3, the CPCB had informed the National Green Tribunal that water at several locations in Prayagraj …

Ganga water during Mahakumbh met bathing standards: Bhupender Yadav in LS
2 weeks ago

Ganga water during Mahakumbh met bathing standards: Bhupender Yadav in LS

Hindustan Times  

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday said the Ganga water quality at seven locations near Prayagraj, associated with the recently-concluded Mahakumbh Mela, met all standards for bathing during the event. “In pursuance of an NGT order in the Kamlesh Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh and others, the CPCB carried out regular water quality monitoring at seven locations in …

India’s pollution body now says water quality during Mahakumbh was fit for bathing
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India’s pollution body now says water quality during Mahakumbh was fit for bathing

Firstpost  

Earlier on February 17, the board informed the National Green Tribunal that water at several locations in the Ganga in Prayagraj had alarming levels of faecal coliform bacteria Hindu devotees take ritualistic dips at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Shivaratri, the final day of Maha Kumbh festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, February 26. AP …

Now, CPCB tells green tribunal Maha Kumbh water fit for bathing
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Now, CPCB tells green tribunal Maha Kumbh water fit for bathing

The Hindu  

The Central Pollution Control Board has informed the National Green Tribunal that the water at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was fit for bathing after taking the “median” value of faecal coliform at the confluence into consideration. Data on the CPCB website, however, show that faecal coliform levels exceeded the “desired” and “maximum permissible” levels on multiple …

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 …

Green tribunal seeks UP's response on 'open defecation' at Maha Kumbh claim
1 month ago

Green tribunal seeks UP's response on 'open defecation' at Maha Kumbh claim

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government over allegations of inadequate sanitation facilities, prompting open defecation by pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The green tribunal had issued notices to the UP government, the Prayagraj Mela Authority and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board on February 14. An application before the NGT stated that …

NGT Seeks Response From UP Government On Plea Alleging Open Defecation At Maha Kumbh Mela Site
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1 month ago

NGT Seeks Response From UP Government On Plea Alleging Open Defecation At Maha Kumbh Mela Site

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has sought response from Uttar Pradesh government on a plea filed seeking action against lack of proper toilet facility which has led to open defecation in the Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025 at Prayagraj. The plea filed by Nipun Bhushan stated that a claim has been made by the local authorities that they have …

'Open defecation along the banks of Ganga during Kumbh Mela?': NGT issues notice to UP government
1 month ago

'Open defecation along the banks of Ganga during Kumbh Mela?': NGT issues notice to UP government

New Indian Express  

The National Green Tribunal recently issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over allegations that inadequate sanitation facilities at the Maha Kumbh Mela have led to open defecation along the banks of Ganga river. The notices were also issued to Prayagraj Mela Authority and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board after an application was filed by one Nipun Bhushan seeking …

UP Govt quotes scientist to 'debunk doubts' about Ganga water's purity at Maha Kumbh
1 month ago

UP Govt quotes scientist to 'debunk doubts' about Ganga water's purity at Maha Kumbh

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as alkaline water." The UP government release was in reference to the Central Pollution Control Board data flagging doubts on the Ganga water quality at the …

Ensuring a clean Maha Kumbh
1 month ago

Ensuring a clean Maha Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

For millennia, the Ganga has been a metaphor for purity for the faithful in India. Given the metrics of water pollution are all clearly defined, it shouldn’t be too difficult Now a row has erupted over water quality at Sangam in Prayagraj, the site for ritual bathing during the Maha Kumbh. On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath declared …

UP government quotes scientist to 'debunk doubts' about Ganga water's purity at Maha Kumbh
1 month ago

UP government quotes scientist to 'debunk doubts' about Ganga water's purity at Maha Kumbh

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as alkaline water." The UP government release was in reference to the Central Pollution Control Board data flagging doubts on the Ganga water quality at …

Maha Kumbh 2025: NGT pulls up UPPCB for inadequate info on high faecal coliform bacteria levels
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1 month ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: NGT pulls up UPPCB for inadequate info on high faecal coliform bacteria levels

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board for not submitting adequate information to the court, including on faecal coliform levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. As per a Central Pollution Control Board report submitted to the NGT earlier this month, there are high levels of …

High Levels Of 'Faecal' Bacteria In River Water At Prayagraj Maha Kumbh : CPCB Tells NGT
1 month ago

High Levels Of 'Faecal' Bacteria In River Water At Prayagraj Maha Kumbh : CPCB Tells NGT

Live Law  

The Central Pollution Control Board has filed a report before the National Green Tribunal's Principal Bench revealing concerning findings regarding the river water quality at Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. It reported that high levels of faecal coliform were found in its river water testing at locations where people from across the nation are taking a dip during …

NGT slams UP gov over polluted Ganga; Yogi says water clean enough to consume
1 month ago

NGT slams UP gov over polluted Ganga; Yogi says water clean enough to consume

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI/ LUCKNOW: The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday slammed the UP Pollution Control Board and the state government for failing to provide crucial data on faecal coliform levels and other water quality parameters of the Ganga and Yamuna in Prayagraj. Expressing concern over lapses in sewage management, the NGT bench led by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, along with judicial …

Maha Kumbh water quality: NGT raps, UPPCB apologises, submits action taken report
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh water quality: NGT raps, UPPCB apologises, submits action taken report

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: A day after being reprimanded by the National Green Tribunal for delay in submitting action taken report on maintaining water quality in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh, the UP Pollution Control Board tendered unconditional apology on Tuesday along with the report. “River water quality was not conforming with the primary water quality for bathing with respect to fecal coliform at …

Mahakumbh: High faecal bacteria levels in Prayagraj river water, fails bathing standards, says Pollution Control Board
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh: High faecal bacteria levels in Prayagraj river water, fails bathing standards, says Pollution Control Board

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The National Green Tribunal has summoned Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board officials to appear virtually before the Tribunal for failing to submit the ‘action taken report ’ on improving the water quality in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh-2025. Notably, the NGT principal bench had directed both the Central Pollution Control Board and the UPPCB on December 24, 2024 to take water …

Mahakumbh water quality:NGT summons UPPCB officials for not submitting report
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh water quality:NGT summons UPPCB officials for not submitting report

Hindustan Times  

: The National Green Tribunal has summoned Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board officials as the latter failed to file the ‘action taken report’ on improving the water quality in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh-2025 The principal bench of the NGT had on December 23, 2024 directed both the CPCB and the UPPCB to take water samples, display the result on their …

High levels of microbes from human, animal excreta found in river water at Maha Kumbh: report
1 month, 1 week ago

High levels of microbes from human, animal excreta found in river water at Maha Kumbh: report

The Hindu  

High levels of faecal coliform were found in river water in which people took holy dip during Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh, according to a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal by the Central Pollution Control Board. Huge number of people taking bath at Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh Mela in river, including on auspicious bathing days, eventually …

Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj river water fails bathing quality standards, CPCB finds high faecal coliform levels
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj river water fails bathing quality standards, CPCB finds high faecal coliform levels

Hindustan Times  

The Central Pollution Control Board informed the National Green Tribunal in a report that faecal coliform levels in river water along various locations in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh Mela were not meeting bathing quality standards. The submission assumes significance as crores of devotees continue to flock to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela …

High level of faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj as millions take Kumbh dip
1 month, 1 week ago

High level of faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj as millions take Kumbh dip

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal has raised concerns about high levels of faecal bacteria in the Ganga at Prayagraj, following a report submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board. The tribunal had previously ordered the UPPCB to submit a detailed compliance report, but the board only provided water test results showing high faecal contamination. The ongoing monitoring and treatment of sewage …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Plea Filed In NGT To Comply With Directions Pertaining To Maintaining Purity Of River Water
2 months, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Plea Filed In NGT To Comply With Directions Pertaining To Maintaining Purity Of River Water

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the National Green Tribunal's principal bench seeking directions to Central Board of Pollution Control, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and other authorities to ensure the compliance of the guidelines issued by NGT pertaining to maintaining purity of the rivers during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj.In Kamlesh Singh v. State of UP,. A …

Ludhiana: Action sought against PPCB for ‘concealing’ info on CETPs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Action sought against PPCB for ‘concealing’ info on CETPs

Hindustan Times  

Kale Pani Da Morcha, a group of environmental activists, has written to Punjab assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, seeking an inquiry and action against top officials of the Punjab Pollution Control Board for allegedly hiding documents related to environment clearances to three common effluent treatment plants of dyeing industrial units from the 12-member vidhan sabha committee on Buddha Nullah. Kale …

Green panel issues notices to central agencies over Arkavathy river pollution
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Green panel issues notices to central agencies over Arkavathy river pollution

India Today  

The National Green Tribunal asked the Central Pollution Control Board and others to respond to concerns over alarming levels of heavy metals and toxic substances found in Karnataka’s Arkavathy river. The NGT took suo motu notice of a news report about mercury, banned pesticide DDT, cancer-causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and fluoride contamination in the river. In a December 13 order, …

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

Maha Kumbh 2025 | Ensure Pilgrims Don't Suffer, Prevent Sewage & Waste Discharge Into Ganga, Yamuna: NGT Directs UP PCB, CPCB
3 months ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 | Ensure Pilgrims Don't Suffer, Prevent Sewage & Waste Discharge Into Ganga, Yamuna: NGT Directs UP PCB, CPCB

Live Law  

In a series of significant directions to the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board, the National Green Tribunal has directed the authorities to ensure that the pilgrims visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 do not suffer and that no untreated sewage and solid waste is discharged in river Ganga and Yamuna.This time around the 40-day Maha. …

NGT seeks CPCB report on liquid waste management in Periyar catchment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT seeks CPCB report on liquid waste management in Periyar catchment

The Hindu  

The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has asked the Central Pollution Control Board to submit a report on the liquid waste management status of the industrial units operating in the catchment area of the Periyar River by January first week. The Bench issued the directive in an order dated November 19, concerning a mass fish kill reported in …

NGT expresses dissatisfaction with MPCB’s response to sugar factory in Kolhapur district
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT expresses dissatisfaction with MPCB’s response to sugar factory in Kolhapur district

Hindustan Times  

The western bench of the National Green Tribunal on Monday, December 2, expressed dissatisfaction with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board’s response to a sugar factory named ‘Appasaheb Nalawade Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana’ in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district found violating environmental norms in 2021-22 but still allowed to operate for 72 days in 2023-24. The NGT in its order dated May …

Delhi: NGT raps water board over dying Vasant Kunj pond
4 months ago

Delhi: NGT raps water board over dying Vasant Kunj pond

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal rapped the Delhi Jal Board for failing to provide accurate information on a decentralised sewage treatment plant at Smriti Van in Vasant Kunj—set up to revive the “Macchli talab” pond—and cited the lack of coordination between the DJB and Delhi Development Authority as a key reason for the demise of the water body, which continues to …

Ganga pollution: After NGT’s rap, UP chalks out two-month plan for Mahakumbh
4 months, 1 week ago

Ganga pollution: After NGT’s rap, UP chalks out two-month plan for Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

Reprimanded by the National Green Tribunal over pollution in the Ganga, the authorities in Uttar Pradesh have zeroed in on a two-month plan for the Mahakumbh-2025. Devotees offer prayers on the banks of holy river Ganga The key challenges include 34-untapped drains and the low level of water in the river. As the monsoon retreated from the state by the …

Pollution in Ganga: SC stays NGT order directing criminal prosecution of Uttarakhand government officials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pollution in Ganga: SC stays NGT order directing criminal prosecution of Uttarakhand government officials

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the National Green Tribunal directing criminal prosecution and punitive action against Uttarakhand government officials for failure to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage into the Ganga. The National Green Tribunal on February 9 had deprecated the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board for remaining a "silent spectator" and not taking proper action to …

NGT slams, fines DJB over Yamuna pollution
7 months ago

NGT slams, fines DJB over Yamuna pollution

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has rebuked the Delhi Jal Board and fined it for failing to appear in a case assessing the performance of Sewage Treatment Plants along the river Yamuna. The NGT has taken suo-motu cognizance of the matter, highlighting concerns over the pollution levels in the Yamuna and the efficiency of STPs managed by the DJB. …

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 …

Ensure Water Quality Of Rivers At Prayagraj Is Maintained For Pilgrims Of Kumbh Mela: NGT To State Authorities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ensure Water Quality Of Rivers At Prayagraj Is Maintained For Pilgrims Of Kumbh Mela: NGT To State Authorities

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the State authorities to ensure that water quality of Ganga-Yamuna rivers for pilgrims of Kumbh mela which is to be organized in 2024-25 at Uttar Pradesh's Prayraj is maintained to the level of drinking water quality.Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Dr. A. Senthil Vel while granting eight. …

Disposal of offerings in Ganga, Yamuna: NGT allows DPCC, UPPCB to file responses within 4 weeks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Disposal of offerings in Ganga, Yamuna: NGT allows DPCC, UPPCB to file responses within 4 weeks

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has allowed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to file within four weeks their responses regarding throwing worship offerings in rivers Ganga and Yamuna. A Bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said that DPCCs counsel failed to point out the committee's response on the issue. The Bench, also comprising …

Ground Water Contamination| NGT Raps Punjab PCB, NEERI For Its Failure Take Immediate Measures In Sangrur, Says Problem 'So Serious', Summons Top Officials
1 year ago

Ground Water Contamination| NGT Raps Punjab PCB, NEERI For Its Failure Take Immediate Measures In Sangrur, Says Problem 'So Serious', Summons Top Officials

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has summoned the Director, NEERI and Member Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board to explain the delay in filing the status report and what immediate measures can be taken to resolve the problem of groundwater contamination in Punjab's Sangrur.A bench of Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Dr. A. The principal bench of …

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has sought replies from the member secretary of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and two others in a case regarding alleged encroachments on a lake’s buffer zone in Mahadevapura in east Bengaluru. Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others The tribunal was hearing the matter where it had taken suo motu cognisance …

Supreme Court Asks Central Pollution Control Board To Examine Issue Of Pollution By Stone Crushing Units, Calls For Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Asks Central Pollution Control Board To Examine Issue Of Pollution By Stone Crushing Units, Calls For Report

Live Law  

In an appeal by Ministry of Environment, the Supreme Court has called for a report from the Central Pollution Control Board on the issue of pollution by Stone Crushing Units and as to whether these Units should be brought under the Schedule of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006, thereby necessitating obtaining of environmental clearance.A Division Bench of. In an …

NGT Seeks Response Of Authorities On Petition Filed Against Pollution In Varanasi’s Ganga
1 year, 6 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 …

NGT sets aside Environmental Clearance given by A.P. to Avulapalli reservoir, imposes ₹100 crore penalty
1 year, 10 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 …

NGT Directs UP Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Ganga Pollution And Hold Erring Officers Accountable
1 year, 11 months ago

NGT Directs UP Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Ganga Pollution And Hold Erring Officers Accountable

Live Law  

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh to ensure remedial action against pollution in Ganga and fix responsibility of erring officers. The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Dr. A Senthil Vel and Dr.Afroz Ahmad said that, “An action taken report dated 09.02.2023 has now been filed which shows …

NGT directs KSPCB to prevent river water pollution around Mangaluru, sets timeline
2 years, 4 months ago

NGT directs KSPCB to prevent river water pollution around Mangaluru, sets timeline

The Hindu  

Principal bench of the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi has directed Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the State Government to frame an action plan for remedial action to prevent environment pollution through sewage and solid waste entering the natural water system in and around Mangaluru within a month. 307/2022 taken up suo motu following a report published by …

Pollution In Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull Of Jammu & Kashmir; NGT Constitutes Five Member Committee To Ascertain Water Quality
3 years, 4 months ago

Pollution In Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull Of Jammu & Kashmir; NGT Constitutes Five Member Committee To Ascertain Water Quality

Live Law  

Recently, the Principal Bench Of the National Green Tribunal at New Delhi has taken note of the pollution crisis in Doodh Ganga and Mamath Kull, both tributaries of River Jhelum in Jammu & Kashmir. The bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, also laid down the course of action to be undertaken by the Joint Committee composed of …

Supreme Court Forms Committee To Ascertain Quality & Quantity Of Yamuna River Water Released By Haryana To Delhi
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Forms Committee To Ascertain Quality & Quantity Of Yamuna River Water Released By Haryana To Delhi

Live Law  

In view of the urgency of the matter, the bench required the committee to conduct the inspection within three days time and to submit a report to the court within three days. Senior counsel Pururshaindra Kaurav, for the state of Haryana, submitted that the Upper Yamuna River Board has carried out an inspection and submitted a report in 2017, which …

Yamuna monitoring panel raises several issues on river pollution
4 years, 3 months ago

Yamuna monitoring panel raises several issues on river pollution

The Hindu  

The Yamuna Monitoring Committee, in its fifth report submitted to the National Green Tribunal, has raised multiple issues due to which the river is still polluted, including several agencies missing deadlines related to cleaning the river and internal problems of the organisations. The committee said in its report that in some cases the developments have been “better than expected” and …

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 …

Comply With Recommendations of Joint Committee : NGT Directs Telengana PCB [Read Order]
5 years, 4 months ago

Comply With Recommendations of Joint Committee : NGT Directs Telengana PCB [Read Order]

Live Law  

Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Telangana State Pollution Control Board to comply with the recommendations and observations made by a Joint Committee, in respect of few units, which are found to be discharging untreated effluents, adversely affecting the water quality and availability of ground water and drinking water to the inhabitants of the surrounding area. The …

NGT Warns Officials For Failing To Protect Bengaluru Lakes From Contamination [Read Order]
5 years, 4 months ago

NGT Warns Officials For Failing To Protect Bengaluru Lakes From Contamination [Read Order]

Live Law  

Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has sought explanation from Additional Chief Secretary, Karnataka, Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Commissioner, Bengaluru Development Authority, Chairman, BWSSB and the Member Secretary, State PCB on why coercive action including 'civil imprisonment' be not ordered for the violations of its. Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has sought explanation from Additional Chief Secretary, Karnataka, …

NGT Directs Karnataka State Authorities To Check Pollution In Papnash Lake
5 years, 5 months ago

NGT Directs Karnataka State Authorities To Check Pollution In Papnash Lake

Live Law  

NGT Principal Bench at New Delhi has directed the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board to monitor the actions to be taken by state authorities of Karnataka, to conserve the Papnash Lake in Bidar District, Karnataka. The Principal Bench was considering the issue of pollution of the Papnash Lake, on a plea filed by activist Ambresh Kencha, on behalf of the …

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