Green court signals red to illegal mining, encroachment, pollution in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Green court signals red to illegal mining, encroachment, pollution in 2024

New Indian Express  

The National Green Tribunal pronounced landmark judgements and orders pertaining to pollution control and environmental preservation in 2024. The tribunal was presented with cases ranging from public health threats due to severe pollution and industrial mismanagement to waste management and conservation of shared public spaces. The NGT took note of the startling decline of air quality in Delhi and ordered the enforcement of Graded Response Action Plan in the National Capital region. In addition to Delhi, the tribunal extended its oversight to 53 other cities witnessing deterioration in air quality levels, requesting them to submit a report recognising pollution sources and remedial measures. The NGT heard cases on the receding groundwater levels and directed the sealing of illegal borewells, and issued directions for replenishing and preventing over-exploitation of the precious natural resource.

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NGT directs Chennai Corporation to submit waste management plan after closure of composing centres
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NGT directs Chennai Corporation to submit waste management plan after closure of composing centres

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Greater Chennai Corporation to submit a report on alternative waste management solutions. The bench, consisting of Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Satyagopal Korlapati, on Monday, took suo motu notice of a news report and raised concerns about the GCC’s plans for waste management. Justice Sathyanarayana asked the GCC’s …

Green tribunal orders UP body to examine claims of open defecation at Kumbh
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Private medical college violated green norms, must pay up: NGT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Private medical college violated green norms, must pay up: NGT

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The southern bench of National Green Tribunal on Tuesday held ACS Medical College and Hospital in Tiruvallur as a violator as it was found guilty of operating from 2008 without a consent to operate from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and prior Environmental Clearance. Disposing of a petition filed by one KR Selvaraj Kumar, NGT directed the authorities - …

NGT issues notices to NTTPS, other respondents in pollution case
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

India should re-imagine the National Green Tribunal for better outcomes
2 months ago

India should re-imagine the National Green Tribunal for better outcomes

Live Mint  

In recent years, several grievances have been filed against the National Green Tribunal in the Supreme Court, claiming that it has overstepped its jurisdiction. However, the Supreme Court later set aside the NGT’s order, stating that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to entertain appeals against state government orders, in spite of the fact that the Tribunal is headed by a retired …

Submit Vellalore dump yard report or face ₹10,000 fine: NGT to Coimbatore Corporation
2 months, 1 week ago

Submit Vellalore dump yard report or face ₹10,000 fine: NGT to Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has warned the Coimbatore Corporation of a ₹10,000 fine if it fails to submit a detailed report and action plan on the Vellalore dump yard by February 5, 2025. During its third hearing on Thursday, the tribunal criticised the civic body for failing to submit the report, despite being directed to do so three months ago. …

Illegal biomedical waste dumping: Is Kerala aiding violator, asks NGT
2 months, 2 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 …

NGT issues notice to Centre, others over improper recycling of used solar panels
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT issues notice to Centre, others over improper recycling of used solar panels

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on the improper disposal and recycling of photovoltaic solar panels. The green body was hearing a letter petition filed by a farmer in Uttar Pradesh claiming lack of proper disposal facilities for used solar panels. In an order dated December 23, a Bench of NGT chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava …

NGT issues notice to Union environment ministry on tree felling in Delhi’s Jindpur
3 months ago

NGT issues notice to Union environment ministry on tree felling in Delhi’s Jindpur

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The NGT sought more details from DPCC on the environmental compensation imposed. The National Green Tribunal issued a notice to the Union environment ministry, seeking accurate details of the number of trees felled in north Delhi’s Jindpur by a private builder. The bench noted a reply filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, which said the forest department’s …

Supreme Court rulings on environmental damage highlight flaws in National Green Tribunal’s methods
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rulings on environmental damage highlight flaws in National Green Tribunal’s methods

Live Mint  

Companies facing charges of harming the environment have found relief in recent Supreme Court rulings which clarified that the National Green Tribunal cannot impose penalties on firms based on their total revenue or solely on the recommendations of expert committees. In two separate rulings by a bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan on 27 November, the Supreme …

SC slams Delhi officials over pollution, orders extended GRAP-4 measures
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC slams Delhi officials over pollution, orders extended GRAP-4 measures

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday strongly criticised Delhi authorities for their failure to effectively implement the Graded Response Action Plan Stage 4 measures aimed at combating severe air pollution. The court also questioned the delay in implementing GRAP-3 and GRAP-4 despite the Air Quality Index crossing hazardous levels earlier in the month. The Supreme Court instructed the CAQM …

GRAP 4 restrictions to continue in Delhi amid rising air pollution, rules Supreme Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

GRAP 4 restrictions to continue in Delhi amid rising air pollution, rules Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has once again taken stringent steps concerning the rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR. In a decision announced on Thursday, the court said that for the time being, GRAP IV measures will continue to remain in Delhi and the NCR region till Monday. The court also highlighted that they have received complaints regarding officials advising the farmers to …

Graded pollution response plan altered after SC calls out Delhi authorities for inaction
4 months ago

Graded pollution response plan altered after SC calls out Delhi authorities for inaction

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday revised clauses under stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan after the Supreme Court on Monday called out Delhi government amid sinking air quality in the national capital region. Delhi's air quality depleted to the 'severe' category on 13 November for the first time this season, forcing …

SC criticises Delhi govt over rising pollution
4 months ago

SC criticises Delhi govt over rising pollution

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday sharply questioned the Delhi government over its delay in enforcing Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan despite severe air pollution in the national capital. In response, the Delhi government counsel informed the court that Stage 4 of GRAP was enforced starting Monday, which includes banning the entry of heavy vehicles into …

‘How can you take risk’: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over rise in pollution
4 months ago

‘How can you take risk’: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over rise in pollution

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Delhi government over the delay in enforcing Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan despite the alarming rise in pollution levels in the national capital. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih highlighted the delay in enforcing stage 4 measures of the GRAP despite the Air Quality Index reaching …

NGT flags poor e-waste handling by states, Union Territories
6 months, 1 week ago

NGT flags poor e-waste handling by states, Union Territories

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to submit an updated report concerning the generation and management of electronic waste across various states and Union Territories. In its recent hearing, the bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, Sudhir Agarwal, and Dr. A. Senthil Vel, also highlighted the need for the CPCB to outline …

Green Tribunal Asks CPCB To File Fresh Report On Non-Compliance Of E-Waste Management Rules
6 months, 1 week ago

Green Tribunal Asks CPCB To File Fresh Report On Non-Compliance Of E-Waste Management Rules

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 10 The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board to file a fresh report on the generation and treatment of electronic waste by states and Union territories. In a recent order, a bench of National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said the Central Pollution Control Board had filed a report dated August 30, …

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 …

NGT summons local bodies for Pavana River pollution
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT summons local bodies for Pavana River pollution

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal western zone branch has summoned local bodies in the Pune district in response to significant pollution in the Pavana River and failed pollution-control efforts. Gharre informed various orders passed by this tribunal considering the river pollution have been disregarded by the regulatory authorities. While hearing a petition filed by citizen activist Krunnal Gharre, the NGT on …

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 …

Supreme Court seeks ‘concrete action plan’ to fix Delhi’s garbage woes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court seeks ‘concrete action plan’ to fix Delhi’s garbage woes

Hindustan Times  

It’s a “shocking state of affairs” that Delhi is producing 3,000 tonne more municipal solid waste every day than it can treat, the Supreme Court lamented Monday as it sought responses from the civic bodies and called for a “concrete action plan” by May 10 from the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas. Alarmed …

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

Delhi's air quality improves but remains ‘very poor’. Latest updates on AQI
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi's air quality improves but remains ‘very poor’. Latest updates on AQI

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in the national capital reached ‘very poor’ category registering an air quality index of 340 on Saturday morning, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research India. There has been a slight improvement as compared to the ‘severe’ category AQI of 405 recorded on Friday evening due to favourable weather conditions that marked the …

Delhi HC slams Delhi Forest Dept for allowing cutting of trees, says it is responsible for the pollution mess
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi HC slams Delhi Forest Dept for allowing cutting of trees, says it is responsible for the pollution mess

Op India  

The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up Delhi’s forest department for passing stereotypical orders allowing the felling of trees in the national capital and asked if they wanted people to live in gas chambers. You are responsible for the mess the citizens of Delhi are in today.” Court observation came on Friday while hearing a petition seeking contempt action …

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution
1 year, 4 months ago

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution

India Today  

Delhi and the other areas of the National Capital Region woke up to hazy skies filled with smog on Friday morning as the air quality index hit the 460 mark, entering the 'severe plus' category of air pollution. The worsening air quality triggered a fresh set of measures by the authorities in an attempt to reduce the air pollution in …

SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them
1 year, 4 months ago

SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them

The Hindu  

Noting that air pollution persists in the national capital despite several remedial steps having been taken by the Commission for Air Quality Management, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to file affidavits enumerating measures initiated by them to control it. The top court also directed the CAQM to submit in a tabular …

NGT slams Coimbatore Corporation, demands concrete action plan on dealing with legacy waste at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 4 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 …

Govt invokes GRAP-II as air quality worsens in Delhi: Here’s what will change
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt invokes GRAP-II as air quality worsens in Delhi: Here’s what will change

Live Mint  

The air quality of Delhi-NCR has worsened in the past few days and as per the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, it may reach the “Very Poor” category in the next 3-4 days. The Commission for Air Quality Management was seen in action on Saturday as the Air Quality Index reached 248 and its sub-committee …

NGT pulls up Delhi and Punjab governments over rising air pollution in NCR and neighbouring States
1 year, 5 months ago

NGT pulls up Delhi and Punjab governments over rising air pollution in NCR and neighbouring States

The Hindu  

Taking suo moto cognisance of newspaper reports published in the ongoing month, detailing the rising air pollution in Delhi and Punjab, the National Green Tribunal had pulled-up the governments concerned and directed them to come-up with action taken report as well as a plan of action to control the same. The principal Bench of the NGT in Delhi, comprising Chairperson …

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 …

Environmental Law Monthly Round-Up: July 2023
1 year, 7 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 …

Ensure No Cutting, Washing of Plastic Waste in Delhi’s PVC Market: NGT
1 year, 7 months ago

Ensure No Cutting, Washing of Plastic Waste in Delhi’s PVC Market: NGT

News 18  

The Nation Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to ensure there is no grinding, cutting and washing of plastic waste in the PVC Market in Tikri Kalan here. A bench of Acting Chairperson Justice S K Singh noted that a joint inspection of the area was undertaken twice in December last year by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Revenue …

Sitammasagar project hits green hurdle
1 year, 8 months ago

Sitammasagar project hits green hurdle

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Godavari River Management Board to issue a notice to the state government to stop works on the Sitamma sagar Project, which was being carried out without obtaining the environmental clearance. The NGT on July 17 stated that the GRMB had powers to take action against the government for violation of the stay …

Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [08 July- 14 July, 2023]
1 year, 8 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 …

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation to submit report on waste processing at Vellalore dump yard
1 year, 8 months ago

NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation to submit report on waste processing at Vellalore dump yard

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation to file a report regarding expediting the bio-mining process of legacy waste, segregation of waste and additional machinery acquired for the same at Vellalore dump yard. Mohan before the NGT, the CCMC had reportedly filed that the balance of nine lakh tonnes of waste is expected to be cleared …

NGT Chennai dismisses case against NTPC Simhadri
1 year, 8 months ago

NGT Chennai dismisses case against NTPC Simhadri

The Hindu  

The Chennai bench of the National Green Tribunal on July 5 dismissed a complaint filed by a villager alleging non-compliance of Environmental Clearance conditions of NTPC Simhadri, according to a release here from the coal power station on Thursday. “NTPC Simhadri uses state-of-the-art pollution control technologies and equipment for continuous monitoring of ambient air quality. Various parameters are monitored on …

A Review Of The NGT On Environmental Compensation And Waste Management Implementation
1 year, 8 months ago

A Review Of The NGT On Environmental Compensation And Waste Management Implementation

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal since its inception has been vigorously adjudicating environmental disputes in accordance with the legislative and governmental policies. 178/2023 EC of 100 crores on Kochi Municipal Corporation 5 Sanjay Kumar vs. Union of India & Ors., Original Application No. 558/2022 Interim compensation of 100 crores on State of Rajasthan 12 Sanjeev Kumar vs. Uttar Pradesh Pollution, Original …

Delhi Government Moves Supreme Court Against NGT Order Appointing LG As Head Of Solid Waste Management Committee
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi Government Moves Supreme Court Against NGT Order Appointing LG As Head Of Solid Waste Management Committee

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the National Green Tribunal’s decision to appoint Lt. “The executive power for matters relating to local governance lies exclusively with the State Government under the Constitution, except to the extent limited by an express Parliamentary law,” the plea stated. It highlighted that “Public health, sanitation and Solid Waste …

Delhi govt. moves SC against NGT order forming L-G-led solid waste management panel
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi govt. moves SC against NGT order forming L-G-led solid waste management panel

The Hindu  

Extending its face-off with Raj Niwas on environmental issues, the Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a National Green Tribunal order which formed a high-level committee on solid waste management headed by Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. The Aam Aadmi Party government had filed a similar plea in the apex court on May 24 against the NGT order in …

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 …

National Green Tribunal Forms Committee To File Action Taken Report On Environmental Degradation By Delhi’s 200 Parks, Green Areas
1 year, 10 months ago

National Green Tribunal Forms Committee To File Action Taken Report On Environmental Degradation By Delhi’s 200 Parks, Green Areas

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has constituted a Joint Committee to file factual action taken report on application filed raising concerns over environmental degradation caused by 200 parks and green areas in Village Bijwasan and Bhartal, New Delhi. The bench of Justice Sudhir Agarwa and Dr. Senthil Vel opined that, “a substantial question relating to environment due to implementation of Scheduled …

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 Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Yamuna River Pollution In Agra
1 year, 11 months ago

NGT Directs Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Yamuna River Pollution In Agra

Live Law  

On Tuesday, The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, in coordination with other concerned authorities in the State, to take remedial action regarding the discharge of pollution in the Yamuna River at Agra. The Tribunal considered the issue of solid and liquid waste management compliance in Uttar Pradesh, as per orders of …

Supreme Court Stays NGT's Order Imposing Rs. 120 Crore Compensation On UP For Untreated Sewage Discharge
2 years ago

Supreme Court Stays NGT's Order Imposing Rs. 120 Crore Compensation On UP For Untreated Sewage Discharge

Live Law  

On Monday, the Supreme Court stayed the National Green Tribunal's order imposing an environmental compensation of 120 crores rupees on the State of Uttar Pradesh for discharging untreated sewage into the rivers of Gorakhpur District and improper solid waste management. While issuing notice in the appeal challenging NGT's order dated September 13, 2022, the bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y Chandrachud, …

NGT fines Delhi govt. ₹2,232 crore for poor waste management
2 years, 1 month ago

NGT fines Delhi govt. ₹2,232 crore for poor waste management

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of ₹2,232 crore on the Delhi government for damage caused to the environment due to improper solid and liquid waste management. Deducting the compensation for solid waste already levied on the Delhi government, the remaining amount of ₹2,232 crore has to be paid by the Delhi government on the ‘polluter pays’ principle,” …

NGT directs Delhi government to pay ₹2,232-crore fine for improper management of solid and liquid waste
2 years, 1 month ago

NGT directs Delhi government to pay ₹2,232-crore fine for improper management of solid and liquid waste

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to pay ₹2,232 crore as environmental compensation for improper management of solid and liquid waste. "On the pattern of compensation awarded in respect of other states of untreated sewage and ₹300 per tonne of untreated legacy waste), compensation of ₹3,132 crore is liable to be levied on the Delhi government -- …

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