NGT panel to check operation of stone crushers near schools
5 years, 5 months ago

NGT panel to check operation of stone crushers near schools

The Hindu  

Following a plea seeking directions against the operation of stone crushers near schools in Mahendergarh, the National Green Tribunal has constituted a joint committee to look into the pollution allegations and furnish an action taken report on the same. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, “Let a joint committee of Central Pollution Control Board, Haryana State Pollution Control Board and the District Magistrate, Mahendergarh to look into the matter and furnish a factual and action-taken report within one month.” The Bench also specified that the State pollution control board will be the nodal agency for coordination and compliance of the directions passed by the tribunal. The directions came when the green panel was hearing a plea moved by petitioner Bishamber Singh against the operation of stone crushers that are violating requisite norms. “The stone crushers are adjacent to a school, health centre and the Aravali plantation.operation of the stone crushers is causing air pollution and illegal groundwater extraction,” the plea had alleged.

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Supreme Court sets aside NGT order imposing ₹3 crore fine on mining firm
1 month ago

Supreme Court sets aside NGT order imposing ₹3 crore fine on mining firm

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside an NGT order imposing around ₹3 crore fine on M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals as compensation for damages to the environment on account of illegal stone mining activities in the Dadam Hills of Tosham at Bhiwani, Haryana. Asking the National Green Tribunal to deal with the case afresh, a bench comprising Chief Justice …

NGT extends ban on mining of minor minerals in Mayurbhanj
1 month ago

NGT extends ban on mining of minor minerals in Mayurbhanj

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday extended its ban order on mining activity across Mayurbhanj district basing on the interim district survey report, until further orders. On August 8, the NGT’s eastern zone bench at Kolkata had put a halt on mining and auction process of all minor minerals in the district. Pattnaik had challenged the notice of auction …

Ggm admin to take strict action against illegal mining in Aravallis
1 month ago

Ggm admin to take strict action against illegal mining in Aravallis

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: The Gurugram district administration has assured stringent action against illegal mining activities in the Aravallis, underscoring the importance of preserving the Aravalli range as a protected forest region under the Supreme Court’s directives, officials said. Any illegal construction or mining in the Aravalli range must be stopped with strong action, not just fines, Gurugram district administration officials pointed out. …

NGT halts all mining activities in Mayurbhanj district pending further orders
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT halts all mining activities in Mayurbhanj district pending further orders

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA/BHUBANESWAR: In an order that can have significant ramifications, the National Green Tribunal has directed that no mining activity can be carried out across Mayurbhanj district basing on the interim district survey report until further orders. The August 8 order of NGT’s Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata puts a halt on mining and auction process of all minor minerals of the …

NGT forms panel to probe encroachment of Najafgarh drain tributary
5 months 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 Seeks Report From Odisha Govt On Illegal Mining At Dankari Hills
5 months, 1 week ago

NGT Seeks Report From Odisha Govt On Illegal Mining At Dankari Hills

Deccan Chronicle  

The NGT has asked the Odisha government to furnish a report on the matter within four weeks. The social organization moved NGT over alleged rampant stone quarrying in Dankari hills and unscientific stone quarries in the entire Jajpur district. In its petition, the organization alleged that an accident occurred when a stone quarry collapsed due to which five people got …

NGT committee to probe illegal mining in Dhenkanal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT committee to probe illegal mining in Dhenkanal

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: Alleged illegal quarrying involving excess mining and blasting operations at the Tolarpasi road metal quarry under Gondia tehsil in Dhenkanal district by a private lessee have come under the National Green Tribunal scanner. The committee includes senior scientists of Odisha State Pollution Control Board and State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, senior officer or representative of the director of Mines …

Odisha: NGT forms panel to study pollution by MCL at Talcher
10 months ago

Odisha: NGT forms panel to study pollution by MCL at Talcher

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal on Monday constituted a three-member committee to examine alleged pollution caused by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited during the course of its operation at Talcher coalfields and submit a report within four weeks. Samal alleged villages like Balhar, Lingaraj, Nandira, Cover belt area near Balanda, Thermal area, Tentulei village, Bada Danda Sahi, Baghmara and Diajharan are affected …

NGT issues notice to Punjab over illegal mining in Rupnagar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT issues notice to Punjab over illegal mining in Rupnagar

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal on Monday issued notice to the Punjab government, Rupnagar district magistrate, and relevant officials on a plea moved by Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu and others seeking direction to stop illegal sand mining in the district. The plea also sought direction to identify erring officials who have allowed the alleged illegal mining in Rupnagar and initiate …

Supreme Court Asks Central Pollution Control Board To Examine Issue Of Pollution By Stone Crushing Units, Calls For Report
1 year 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 Directs UP Chief Secretary To Take Action Against Ganga Pollution And Hold Erring Officers Accountable
1 year, 8 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 Constitutes Five Member Committee For Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination In Haryana
3 years, 5 months ago

NGT Constitutes Five Member Committee For Recommending Remedial Measures Against Ground Water Contamination In Haryana

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has constituted a five member joint committee in order to recommend the remedial measures to curb the contamination of ground water in a village situated in Haryana's Sangrur District.A bench headed by Tribunal's chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel was dealing with a case wherein reference was made by the applicant on Hindustan Times report dated 8th July …

225 Illegal Brick Kilns Operational In A Single District Of Rajasthan: NGT Constitutes Committee For Taking Immediate Action
3 years, 10 months ago

225 Illegal Brick Kilns Operational In A Single District Of Rajasthan: NGT Constitutes Committee For Taking Immediate Action

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the State Pollution Control Board to take immediate action against 225 brick kilns, said to be illegally operating in the Sriganganagar District of Rajasthan alone. On being informed that over 200 brick kilns are operating in the district without obtaining a valid consent from the Pollution Control Board under the Air and the Water …

Punjab Government Directed To Revisit Its Policy Under The Environmental Laws By NGT
4 years ago

Punjab Government Directed To Revisit Its Policy Under The Environmental Laws By NGT

Live Law  

National Green Tribunal in a recent judgment has expressed its concern on the illegal mining being practiced by various stone crushing units in the state of Punjab. The Tribunal has directed the State Pollution Control Board to revisit its policy of the consents under the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 to stand-alone stone crushers without credible and effective …

NGT reserves order on cracker ban
4 years, 2 months ago

NGT reserves order on cracker ban

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday reserved its order on a plea seeking remedial action against pollution caused due to firecrackers. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel is expected to pass orders on November 9. On Wednesday, the tribunal had said, “With respect to non-attainment cities, where air quality as per record maintained by the Central …

NGT Orders Municipal Council To Take Remedial Measures For Illegal Dumping Of Waste In Ganwari Village Of Meerut [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

NGT Orders Municipal Council To Take Remedial Measures For Illegal Dumping Of Waste In Ganwari Village Of Meerut [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Meerut Municipal Corporation to take adequate remedial action for removal of waste from the bank of the river Kaali in village Ganwari. An application was filed by Mr. Naveen Kumar and Mr. Vishal Kumar in the Principal Bench of the Tribunal pursuant to which the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Board had reported to …

Gauhati HC Warns Of Proceedings Against Officers If Stone Crushing Unit Is Not Stopped [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Gauhati HC Warns Of Proceedings Against Officers If Stone Crushing Unit Is Not Stopped [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Sub- Divisional Officer, Dhansiri and Deputy Commissioner, Golaghat to ensure that the Stone Crusher does not resume operation at any hour of the day or night, unless pollution control measures are installed and permission to operate the Stone Crusher is given by the Pollution Control Board. The petitioners had moved the court alleging …

NGT Calls For Status Report On Claim Of Pollluted Pond And Air Pollution In Kadaura Town [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months 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 …

Recover Compensation From Polluting Stone Crushing And Mining Units Affecting Health Of Patients At Nearby Hospital : NGT To APSPCB [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

Recover Compensation From Polluting Stone Crushing And Mining Units Affecting Health Of Patients At Nearby Hospital : NGT To APSPCB [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed Andhra Pradesh, State Pollution Control Board, to recover compensation for the entire period of violation from the polluting stone crushing and mining units, rather than from the day when the matter was brought to the notice of authorities. A bench led by Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel while hearing an plea …

Ensure Remedial Action Continues Against Stone Crushing Unit Causing Air/Noise Pollution In MP : NGT [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Ensure Remedial Action Continues Against Stone Crushing Unit Causing Air/Noise Pollution In MP : NGT [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board to continue remedial actions to ensure that a stone crushing unit next to a government school does not cause air pollution and noise pollution. Acting on a complaint filed by Rajkumar Kol, Sarpanch, GramPanchayat Bhanpura, the tribunal had called for a report from the …

NGT Pulls Up State Authorities For Inaction On Polluting Industries In Western UP
5 years, 3 months ago

NGT Pulls Up State Authorities For Inaction On Polluting Industries In Western UP

Live Law  

The NGT Principal Bench has directed the UP Government to look into the issue of pollution in Kali Nadi, Krishni and Hindon Rivers on a plea that it has resulted in the death of 71 people from cancer, and caused over 47 people to be bed ridden. The Monitoring Committee in its report submitted in February 2019, recommended immediate implementation …

NGT panel to look into pollution due to defunct STPs in Ghaziabad
5 years, 4 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 …

NGT Seeks Joint Committee Report on Air Pollution Caused By Carpet Industries [Read Order]
5 years, 5 months ago

NGT Seeks Joint Committee Report on Air Pollution Caused By Carpet Industries [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal recently sought a report from a Joint Committee comprising of representatives of Central and State Pollution Control Boards on air pollution caused by carpet manufacturing companies in Haryana. The Principal Bench was hearing an application against two carpet manufacturing companies Uni Product and Golden Tex operating in Rewari district of Haryana. It was alleged that in …

NGT seeks report from DPCC on pollution
5 years, 7 months ago

NGT seeks report from DPCC on pollution

The Hindu  

Following a plea alleging air pollution around Shakurbasti railway station, allegedly caused due to the loading and unloading of cement, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to carry out an inspection and accordingly take action. A Vacation Bench comprising NGT judicial member K. Ramakrishnan and expert member Nagin Nanda also directed railway officials to furnish …

Make policy to curb illegal groundwater extraction: NGT
5 years, 7 months ago

Make policy to curb illegal groundwater extraction: NGT

The Hindu  

Following a plea seeking remedial action against illegal extraction of groundwater by private water tankers, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the Delhi Jal Board to formulate a policy against illegal withdrawal of groundwater. The Bench also said that authorities should “dismantle and seize equipment so as to prevent any reopening of the seal”, …

Month after Meghalaya mine tragedy, NGT committee asks state police to investigate 1,200 cases of illegal mining
5 years, 11 months ago

Month after Meghalaya mine tragedy, NGT committee asks state police to investigate 1,200 cases of illegal mining

Firstpost  

The Meghalaya police have been told by the NGT that their probe should reach a logical conclusion after taking into account all 1200 cases of illegal rat-hole mining in East Garo Hills, South-West Khasi Hills and West and East Jaintia Hills districts. An official said the police have been told that their probe should reach a logical conclusion after taking …

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