₹1.5-cr penalty on society for STP fault: NGT issues notice to Haryana pollution board
2 months ago

₹1.5-cr penalty on society for STP fault: NGT issues notice to Haryana pollution board

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the Haryana State Pollution Control Board in an appeal filed by the Freedom Park Society, Gurugram, challenging the penalty of ₹1.55 crore imposed as Environmental Compensation for fault in Sewerage Treatment Plant. The National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the Haryana State Pollution Control Board in an appeal filed by the Freedom Park Society, Gurugram, challenging the penalty of ₹ 1.55 crore imposed as Environmental Compensation for fault in Sewerage Treatment Plant. The appeal contests the order dated November 26, 2024, through which HSPCB levied a penalty of ₹1,55,62,500 on the ground that when the sample was collected by Regional Officer, Gurugram, in August 2022, the STP was damaged due to stormwater flooded in STP. Gehlot further argued that after the said natural calamity, his client immediately took all remedial measures and got the said STP repaired and, thereafter, it started working as per environmental norms and parameters and the same is established from the private lab test reports.

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P&H HC Imposes ₹50k Cost On Haryana Pollution Control Board Over Failure To Restore Electricity To Factory Having Valid Authority To Operate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

P&H HC Imposes ₹50k Cost On Haryana Pollution Control Board Over Failure To Restore Electricity To Factory Having Valid Authority To Operate

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a cost of Rs.50,000 on the Haryana State Pollution Control Board over failure to restore electricity of a factory for 6 months, despite having orders for restoration.The electricity of the factor was cut and it was sealed by the Pollution Control Board for allegedly not having valid Consent To Operate in February …

NGT issues notice to Haryana Pollution Board over ₹1.55 crore penalty on Freedom Park Society for STP fault
2 months ago

NGT issues notice to Haryana Pollution Board over ₹1.55 crore penalty on Freedom Park Society for STP fault

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the Haryana State Pollution Control Board in an appeal filed by the Freedom Park Society, Gurugram, challenging the penalty of ₹1.55 crore imposed as Environmental Compensation for fault in Sewage Treatment Plant. The appeal contests the order dated November 26, 2024, through which HSPCB levied a penalty of ₹1,55,62,500/- on the ground …

MPCB to estimate damages to be levied on Dehunagar panchayat for polluting Indrayani river
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MPCB to estimate damages to be levied on Dehunagar panchayat for polluting Indrayani river

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: The western bench of the National Green Tribunal on Tuesday, November 26 directed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to estimate the environmental damage compensation to be levied on the Dehunagar Panchayat for polluting the Indrayani River. The bench also asked the MPCB to respond whether or not the Dehunagar Panchayat should be prosecuted for not taking steps to prevent …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

NGT slaps Rs 5 crore interim fine on Punjab pharma unit
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4 months ago

NGT slaps Rs 5 crore interim fine on Punjab pharma unit

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim fine of Rs 5 crore on a pharmaceutical unit in Punjab for "violation of environmental norms". In an order passed on Thursday, an NGT bench comprising its chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said, "Considering the entire record, we are clearly of the view that the industry has failed to comply with …

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. …

Sewage discharge in stormwater drains: NGT slaps ₹15k fine on Ghaziabad municipal commissioner
10 months ago

Sewage discharge in stormwater drains: NGT slaps ₹15k fine on Ghaziabad municipal commissioner

Hindustan Times  

Taking an adverse view of the stance taken by different Uttar Pradesh officials on the issue of sewage/effluent discharge into stormwater drains in Karkar Model in Sahibabad, the National Green Tribunal imposed a fine of ₹15,000 on the municipal commissioner of Ghaziabad for filing a “misleading response” before it. In its latest order on May 16, the tribunal observed that …

Haryana pollution control board imposes over ₹1 crore fine on MCG for violating C&D waste rules
1 year, 5 months ago

Haryana pollution control board imposes over ₹1 crore fine on MCG for violating C&D waste rules

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana State Pollution Control Board on Wednesday imposed an environment compensation fee of over ₹1 crore on the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram for delay in disposing of construction waste from a dispensary demolition site in Malibu Towne housing society on Sohna Road. The action was taken on the directions of the National Green Tribunal, which asked the pollution control …

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 …

AP government pays ₹4.39 crore fine to APPCB for green norm violation in lift schemes
1 year, 10 months ago

AP government pays ₹4.39 crore fine to APPCB for green norm violation in lift schemes

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that it deposited ₹ 4.39 crore with the AP Pollution Control Board. This was towards the fine imposed on the state by National Green Tribunal for violation of green norms in the execution of the Purushothapatnam and Pattiseema lift irrigation schemes. Petitioner’s counsel prayed for a direction to use the …

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 directs KSPCB to prevent river water pollution around Mangaluru, sets timeline
2 years, 3 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 …

SC directs AP to pay penalty for flouting green norms
2 years, 5 months ago

SC directs AP to pay penalty for flouting green norms

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Supreme Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh government to pay Rs 2.48 crore for Purushottpatnam and Rs 1.90 crore for Pattiseema irrigation projects for violation of environmental norms during the execution of these projects as per the recommendations of the joint committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal. A Division Bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and J.K. Maheswari …

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka
2 years, 9 months ago

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal imposed penalty of ₹52 crore on Udupi Power Corporation Ltd., part of Adani Power, for violating environmental laws and polluting its surroundings at Nandikur near Padubidri in Udupi district, Karnataka. On May 31, Judicial Member K. Ramakrishnan and expert members Satyagopal Korlapati and Vijay Kulkarni of NGT’s southern bench in Chennai said the environmental compensation was …

NGT Imposes ₹3 Crore Penalty On J&K Govt Over Pollution In Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull
3 years ago

NGT Imposes ₹3 Crore Penalty On J&K Govt Over Pollution In Doodh Ganga & Mamath Kull

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of Nation Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs. 3 Crore on the Jammu and Kashmir Govt for failure to prevent illegal mining, discharge of sewage and dumping of solid waste into river Doodh Ganga and Mamath Kull. The bench led by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel further directed the Chief Secretary, J&K to file an …

NGT slaps Rs 10 crore fine on UP govt, Rs 280 crore on tanneries
5 years, 4 months ago

NGT slaps Rs 10 crore fine on UP govt, Rs 280 crore on tanneries

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to check sewage discharge containing toxic chromium into river Ganga at Rania and Rakhi Mandi in Kanpur. The NGT also held UPPCB liable and directed it to pay Rs 1 crore for ignoring illegal discharge of sewage and other effluent containing …

Pollution: GT Directs UPPCB To Recover Compensation From Cement Industries In Sikandrabad [Read Order]
5 years, 6 months ago

Pollution: GT Directs UPPCB To Recover Compensation From Cement Industries In Sikandrabad [Read Order]

Live Law  

Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board in two months time assesses and recovering the environmental compensation on Polluter Pays principle from the polluting units, cement factories in question at Sikandrabad, district for creating lot of air pollution by burning rubber, cloth, plastic and wood for making steam in. Principal Bench of National Green …

NGT panel to look into pollution due to defunct STPs in Ghaziabad
5 years, 7 months ago

NGT panel to look into pollution due to defunct STPs in Ghaziabad

The Hindu  

Following a plea alleging pollution in Ghaziabad due to non-functional sewage treatment plants, the National Green Tribunal has constituted a committee comprising officials from the Central Pollution Control Board and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to look into the issue. Directing the committee to furnish a report, a Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, “Let …

Summon polluters to court, make them pay: NGT body
5 years, 7 months ago

Summon polluters to court, make them pay: NGT body

Hindustan Times  

How do you make a polluter pay? The committee members Shailaja Chandra and BS Sajwan, a former expert member of the NGT, said such steps have been taken before in a pollution related case. “In cases where the EC cannot be realised, a list of all such defaulters with addresses may be filed before the NGT, so that they can …

Ganga cleaning: NGT junks Bihar government's plea seeking review of penalty imposed on it
5 years, 8 months ago

Ganga cleaning: NGT junks Bihar government's plea seeking review of penalty imposed on it

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal has junked a plea to review its order imposing a fine of Rs 25 lakh on the Bihar government for inaction over continued damage to the river Ganga. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the Bihar government's action plan lacked concrete measures to combat pollution, including punitive and remedial action against …

NGT slaps Rs 25 crore fine on Delhi govt over failure to curb pollution
6 years, 3 months ago

NGT slaps Rs 25 crore fine on Delhi govt over failure to curb pollution

India TV News  

Taking strict note of the rising pollution levels in the national capital, the National Green Tribunal on Monday slapped a fine of Rs 25 crore on the Delhi government over its failure to curb the menace of pollution in the city. The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government was asked to furnish a performance guarantee of Rs 25 crore with the Central …

NGT imposes Rs 50 crore fine on Punjab over river pollution
6 years, 4 months ago

NGT imposes Rs 50 crore fine on Punjab over river pollution

ABP News  

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday ordered Punjab Government to submit a fine of Rs 50 crore as environmental compensation for polluting rivers Sutlaj and Beas due to uncontrolled industrial discharge. The bench had clubbed several similar cases, including the one dealing with death of fish due to untreated discharge from sugar Industries in May this year. "Earlier …

Taj Mahal turning yellow: NGT slaps fine on UP government
8 years, 1 month ago

Taj Mahal turning yellow: NGT slaps fine on UP government

India TV News  

The National Green Tribunal has slapped fines on Uttar Pradesh government agencies for not replying to a plea claiming that large-scale garbage burning is turning the Taj Mahal yellow. The Tribunal had asked the state government's Urban Development ministry, Agra municipal authority and its District Magistrate to pay a fine of Rs 20,000 to the Central Pollution Control Board. The …

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